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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.98, 2,009.47 and 462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.98, 2,009.47 and 462.24 is: 693.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.98 : 2,009.47 = 462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.98/2,009.47 = 462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.98x = 2,009.47 × 462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.98x = 928,857.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,857.41/1,339.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.19

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