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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.42, 2,048.12 and 339.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.42, 2,048.12 and 339.42 is: 509.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.42 : 2,048.12 = 339.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.42/2,048.12 = 339.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.42x = 2,048.12 × 339.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.42x = 695,172.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,172.89/1,365.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.13

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