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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.40, 2,005.44 and 687.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.40, 2,005.44 and 687.16 is: 1,029.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.40 : 2,005.44 = 687.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.40/2,005.44 = 687.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.40x = 2,005.44 × 687.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.40x = 1,378,058.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,058.15/1,338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.63

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