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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.77, 2,005.60 and 752.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.77, 2,005.60 and 752.01 is: 1,126.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.77 : 2,005.60 = 752.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.77/2,005.60 = 752.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.77x = 2,005.60 × 752.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.77x = 1,508,232.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,232.61/1,338.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.58

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