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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.04, 2,005.97 and 558.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.04, 2,005.97 and 558.63 is: 837.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.04 : 2,005.97 = 558.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.04/2,005.97 = 558.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.04x = 2,005.97 × 558.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.04x = 1,120,595.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,595.02/1,338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.49

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