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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.91, 2,007.13 and 598.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.91, 2,007.13 and 598.12 is: 896.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.91 : 2,007.13 = 598.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.91/2,007.13 = 598.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.91x = 2,007.13 × 598.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.91x = 1,200,504.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,504.60/1,338.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.63

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