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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.79, 2,069.62 and 339.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.79, 2,069.62 and 339.80 is: 509.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.79 : 2,069.62 = 339.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.79/2,069.62 = 339.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.79x = 2,069.62 × 339.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.79x = 703,244.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,244.83/1,379.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.68

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