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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.08, 2,033.99 and 839.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.08, 2,033.99 and 839.41 is: 1,256.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.08 : 2,033.99 = 839.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.08/2,033.99 = 839.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.08x = 2,033.99 × 839.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.08x = 1,707,351.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,351.55/1,359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.26

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