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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.33, 2,008.25 and 722.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.33, 2,008.25 and 722.02 is: 1,083.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.33 : 2,008.25 = 722.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.33/2,008.25 = 722.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.33x = 2,008.25 × 722.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.33x = 1,449,983.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,983.01/1,338.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.43

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