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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.93, 2,008.27 and 608.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.93, 2,008.27 and 608.77 is: 912.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.93 : 2,008.27 = 608.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.93/2,008.27 = 608.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.93x = 2,008.27 × 608.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.93x = 1,222,574.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,574.53/1,339.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.42

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