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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.77, 2,007.69 and 401.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.77, 2,007.69 and 401.44 is: 602.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.77 : 2,007.69 = 401.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.77/2,007.69 = 401.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.77x = 2,007.69 × 401.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.77x = 805,966.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,966.01/1,338.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.02

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