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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.95, 2,010.12 and 462.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.95, 2,010.12 and 462.22 is: 693.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.95 : 2,010.12 = 462.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.95/2,010.12 = 462.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.95x = 2,010.12 × 462.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.95x = 929,105.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,105.30/1,339.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.39

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