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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.93, 2,008.19 and 517.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.93, 2,008.19 and 517.10 is: 775.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.93 : 2,008.19 = 517.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.93/2,008.19 = 517.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.93x = 2,008.19 × 517.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.93x = 1,038,437.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,437.60/1,338.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.57

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