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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.90, 2,006.19 and 687.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.90, 2,006.19 and 687.66 is: 1,030.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.90 : 2,006.19 = 687.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.90/2,006.19 = 687.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.90x = 2,006.19 × 687.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.90x = 1,379,576.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,576.62/1,338.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.38

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