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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.64, 2,008.37 and 461.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.64, 2,008.37 and 461.16 is: 691.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.64 : 2,008.37 = 461.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.64/2,008.37 = 461.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.64x = 2,008.37 × 461.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.64x = 926,179.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,179.91/1,338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.88

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