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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.14, 2,006.70 and 516.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.14, 2,006.70 and 516.62 is: 774.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.14 : 2,006.70 = 516.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.14/2,006.70 = 516.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.14x = 2,006.70 × 516.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.14x = 1,036,701.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,701.35/1,338.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.73

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