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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.84, 2,039.77 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.84, 2,039.77 and 333.84 is: 500.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.84 : 2,039.77 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.84/2,039.77 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.84x = 2,039.77 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.84x = 680,963.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,963.01/1,359.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.77

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