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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.91, 2,007.03 and 645.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.91, 2,007.03 and 645.38 is: 967.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.91 : 2,007.03 = 645.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.91/2,007.03 = 645.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.91x = 2,007.03 × 645.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.91x = 1,295,297.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,297.02/1,338.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.43

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