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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338, 2,007.12 and 426

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338, 2,007.12 and 426 is: 639.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338 : 2,007.12 = 426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338/2,007.12 = 426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338x = 2,007.12 × 426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338x = 855,033.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,033.12/1,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.04

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