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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.65, 2,008.58 and 722.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.65, 2,008.58 and 722.95 is: 1,084.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.65 : 2,008.58 = 722.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.65/2,008.58 = 722.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.65x = 2,008.58 × 722.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.65x = 1,452,102.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,102.91/1,338.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.75

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