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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.77, 2,008.17 and 414.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.77, 2,008.17 and 414.34 is: 621.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.77 : 2,008.17 = 414.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.77/2,008.17 = 414.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.77x = 2,008.17 × 414.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.77x = 832,065.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,065.16/1,338.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.51

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