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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.81, 2,008.55 and 1,081.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.81, 2,008.55 and 1,081.15 is: 1,621.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.81 : 2,008.55 = 1,081.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.81/2,008.55 = 1,081.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.81x = 2,008.55 × 1,081.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.81x = 2,171,535.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,535.43/1,338.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.99

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