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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.36, 2,007.87 and 558.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.36, 2,007.87 and 558.10 is: 837.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.36 : 2,007.87 = 558.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.36/2,007.87 = 558.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.36x = 2,007.87 × 558.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.36x = 1,120,592.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,592.25/1,338.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.29

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