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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.63, 2,010.24 and 821.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.63, 2,010.24 and 821.66 is: 1,233.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.63 : 2,010.24 = 821.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.63/2,010.24 = 821.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.63x = 2,010.24 × 821.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.63x = 1,651,744.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,744.11/1,338.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.91

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