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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.63, 2,007.74 and 414.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.63, 2,007.74 and 414.02 is: 620.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.63 : 2,007.74 = 414.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.63/2,007.74 = 414.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.63x = 2,007.74 × 414.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.63x = 831,235.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,235.51/1,338.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.96

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