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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.48, 2,006.18 and 688.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.48, 2,006.18 and 688.44 is: 1,031.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.48 : 2,006.18 = 688.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.48/2,006.18 = 688.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.48x = 2,006.18 × 688.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.48x = 1,381,134.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,134.56/1,338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.87

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