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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.39, 2,048.08 and 339.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.39, 2,048.08 and 339.39 is: 509.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.39 : 2,048.08 = 339.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.39/2,048.08 = 339.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.39x = 2,048.08 × 339.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.39x = 695,085.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,085.93/1,365.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.08

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