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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.90, 2,069.82 and 339.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.90, 2,069.82 and 339.90 is: 509.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.90 : 2,069.82 = 339.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.90/2,069.82 = 339.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.90x = 2,069.82 × 339.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.90x = 703,531.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,531.82/1,379.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.84

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