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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.46, 2,039.18 and 333.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.46, 2,039.18 and 333.46 is: 500.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.46 : 2,039.18 = 333.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.46/2,039.18 = 333.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.46x = 2,039.18 × 333.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.46x = 679,984.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,984.96/1,359.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.19

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