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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.89, 2,010.38 and 608.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.89, 2,010.38 and 608.73 is: 913.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.89 : 2,010.38 = 608.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.89/2,010.38 = 608.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.89x = 2,010.38 × 608.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.89x = 1,223,775.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,775.57/1,339.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.34

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