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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.90, 2,008.35 and 879.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.90, 2,008.35 and 879.58 is: 1,319.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.90 : 2,008.35 = 879.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.90/2,008.35 = 879.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.90x = 2,008.35 × 879.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.90x = 1,766,504.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,504.49/1,338.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.37

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