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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.01, 2,039.41 and 839.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.01, 2,039.41 and 839.22 is: 1,258.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.01 : 2,039.41 = 839.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.01/2,039.41 = 839.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.01x = 2,039.41 × 839.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.01x = 1,711,507.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,507.06/1,360.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.45

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