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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.05, 2,006.94 and 460.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.05, 2,006.94 and 460.59 is: 690.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.05 : 2,006.94 = 460.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.05/2,006.94 = 460.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.05x = 2,006.94 × 460.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.05x = 924,370.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,370.70/1,338.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.83

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