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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.91, 2,008.15 and 461.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.91, 2,008.15 and 461.54 is: 692.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.91 : 2,008.15 = 461.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.91/2,008.15 = 461.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.91x = 2,008.15 × 461.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.91x = 926,841.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,841.55/1,338.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.24

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