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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.82, 2,039.71 and 333.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.82, 2,039.71 and 333.82 is: 500.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.82 : 2,039.71 = 333.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.82/2,039.71 = 333.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.82x = 2,039.71 × 333.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.82x = 680,895.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,895.99/1,359.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.73

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