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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.23, 2,007.67 and 460.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.23, 2,007.67 and 460.74 is: 691.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.23 : 2,007.67 = 460.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.23/2,007.67 = 460.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.23x = 2,007.67 × 460.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.23x = 925,012.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,012.72/1,338.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.22

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