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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.41, 2,048.12 and 339.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.41, 2,048.12 and 339.41 is: 509.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.41 : 2,048.12 = 339.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.41/2,048.12 = 339.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.41x = 2,048.12 × 339.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.41x = 695,152.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,152.41/1,365.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.12

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