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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.69, 2,008.04 and 516.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.69, 2,008.04 and 516.95 is: 775.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.69 : 2,008.04 = 516.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.69/2,008.04 = 516.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.69x = 2,008.04 × 516.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.69x = 1,038,043.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,043.65/1,338.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.42

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