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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.21, 2,005.05 and 875.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.21, 2,005.05 and 875.31 is: 1,311.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.21 : 2,005.05 = 875.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.21/2,005.05 = 875.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.21x = 2,005.05 × 875.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.21x = 1,755,040.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,040.32/1,338.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.48

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