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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.74, 2,008.23 and 461.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.74, 2,008.23 and 461.12 is: 691.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.74 : 2,008.23 = 461.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.74/2,008.23 = 461.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.74x = 2,008.23 × 461.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.74x = 926,024.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,024.98/1,338.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.72

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