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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.68, 2,006.64 and 516.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.68, 2,006.64 and 516.68 is: 774.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.68 : 2,006.64 = 516.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.68/2,006.64 = 516.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.68x = 2,006.64 × 516.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.68x = 1,036,790.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,790.76/1,338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.49

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