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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.64, 2,006.52 and 874.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.64, 2,006.52 and 874.96 is: 1,311.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.64 : 2,006.52 = 874.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.64/2,006.52 = 874.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.64x = 2,006.52 × 874.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.64x = 1,755,624.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,624.74/1,338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.50

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