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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.49, 2,008.41 and 517.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.49, 2,008.41 and 517.33 is: 776.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.49 : 2,008.41 = 517.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.49/2,008.41 = 517.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.49x = 2,008.41 × 517.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.49x = 1,039,010.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,010.75/1,338.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.26

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