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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.03, 2,007.32 and 505.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.03, 2,007.32 and 505.07 is: 757.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.03 : 2,007.32 = 505.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.03/2,007.32 = 505.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.03x = 2,007.32 × 505.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.03x = 1,013,832.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,832.08/1,338.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.71

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