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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.58, 2,007.37 and 460.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.58, 2,007.37 and 460.90 is: 691.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.58 : 2,007.37 = 460.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.58/2,007.37 = 460.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.58x = 2,007.37 × 460.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.58x = 925,196.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,196.83/1,338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.18

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