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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.34, 2,068.99 and 339.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.34, 2,068.99 and 339.35 is: 509.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.34 : 2,068.99 = 339.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.34/2,068.99 = 339.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.34x = 2,068.99 × 339.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.34x = 702,110.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,110.06/1,379.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.02

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