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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.84, 2,009.85 and 365.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.84, 2,009.85 and 365.93 is: 548.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.84 : 2,009.85 = 365.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.84/2,009.85 = 365.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.84x = 2,009.85 × 365.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.84x = 735,464.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,464.41/1,339.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.92

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