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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.33, 2,007.07 and 679.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.33, 2,007.07 and 679.98 is: 1,019.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.33 : 2,007.07 = 679.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.33/2,007.07 = 679.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.33x = 2,007.07 × 679.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.33x = 1,364,765.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,765.76/1,338.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.75

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