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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.62, 2,039.40 and 333.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.62, 2,039.40 and 333.62 is: 500.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.62 : 2,039.40 = 333.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.62/2,039.40 = 333.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.62x = 2,039.40 × 333.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.62x = 680,384.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,384.63/1,359.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.42

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