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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.95, 2,009.17 and 462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.95, 2,009.17 and 462.04 is: 692.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.95 : 2,009.17 = 462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.95/2,009.17 = 462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.95x = 2,009.17 × 462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.95x = 928,316.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,316.91/1,339.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.80

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