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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.65, 2,007.90 and 414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.65, 2,007.90 and 414.20 is: 621.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.65 : 2,007.90 = 414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.65/2,007.90 = 414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.65x = 2,007.90 × 414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.65x = 831,662.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,662.14/1,338.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.27

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