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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.80, 1,848.12 and 1,007.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.80, 1,848.12 and 1,007.30 is: 1,390.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.80 : 1,848.12 = 1,007.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.80/1,848.12 = 1,007.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.80x = 1,848.12 × 1,007.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.80x = 1,861,612.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,612.12/1,338.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.51

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