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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.17, 2,007.16 and 413.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.17, 2,007.16 and 413.78 is: 620.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.17 : 2,007.16 = 413.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.17/2,007.16 = 413.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.17x = 2,007.16 × 413.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.17x = 830,511.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,511.59/1,338.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.63

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