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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.50, 2,008.13 and 461.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.50, 2,008.13 and 461.12 is: 691.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.50 : 2,008.13 = 461.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.50/2,008.13 = 461.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.50x = 2,008.13 × 461.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.50x = 925,988.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,988.91/1,338.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.81

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