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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.78, 2,069.69 and 339.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.78, 2,069.69 and 339.78 is: 509.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.78 : 2,069.69 = 339.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.78/2,069.69 = 339.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.78x = 2,069.69 × 339.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.78x = 703,239.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,239.27/1,379.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.67

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