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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.66, 2,008.53 and 608.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.66, 2,008.53 and 608.58 is: 913.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.66 : 2,008.53 = 608.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.66/2,008.53 = 608.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.66x = 2,008.53 × 608.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.66x = 1,222,351.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,351.19/1,338.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.12

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