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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.23, 2,007.42 and 516.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.23, 2,007.42 and 516.50 is: 774.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.23 : 2,007.42 = 516.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.23/2,007.42 = 516.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.23x = 2,007.42 × 516.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.23x = 1,036,822.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,822.39/1,338.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.77

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