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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.80, 2,008.92 and 852.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.80, 2,008.92 and 852.08 is: 1,278.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.80 : 2,008.92 = 852.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.80/2,008.92 = 852.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.80x = 2,008.92 × 852.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.80x = 1,711,760.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,760.55/1,338.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.58

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