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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.47, 2,007.60 and 460.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.47, 2,007.60 and 460.94 is: 691.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.47 : 2,007.60 = 460.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.47/2,007.60 = 460.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.47x = 2,007.60 × 460.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.47x = 925,373.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,373.11/1,338.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.37

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