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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.38, 2,099.08 and 359.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.38, 2,099.08 and 359.39 is: 539.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.38 : 2,099.08 = 359.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.38/2,099.08 = 359.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.38x = 2,099.08 × 359.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.38x = 754,391.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,391.11/1,399.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.09

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