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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.30, 2,007.45 and 1,305.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.30, 2,007.45 and 1,305.90 is: 1,958.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.30 : 2,007.45 = 1,305.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.30/2,007.45 = 1,305.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.30x = 2,007.45 × 1,305.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.30x = 2,621,528.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,528.96/1,338.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.85

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