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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.89, 2,009.32 and 462.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.89, 2,009.32 and 462.14 is: 693.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.89 : 2,009.32 = 462.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.89/2,009.32 = 462.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.89x = 2,009.32 × 462.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.89x = 928,587.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,587.14/1,339.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.03

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