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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.94, 2,008.41 and 879.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.94, 2,008.41 and 879.64 is: 1,319.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.94 : 2,008.41 = 879.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.94/2,008.41 = 879.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.94x = 2,008.41 × 879.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.94x = 1,766,672.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,672.75/1,338.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.46

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