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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.86, 2,008.25 and 723.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.86, 2,008.25 and 723.77 is: 1,085.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.86 : 2,008.25 = 723.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.86/2,008.25 = 723.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.86x = 2,008.25 × 723.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.86x = 1,453,501.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,501.06/1,338.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.63

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