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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.91, 2,008.53 and 646.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.91, 2,008.53 and 646.38 is: 968.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.91 : 2,008.53 = 646.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.91/2,008.53 = 646.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.91x = 2,008.53 × 646.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.91x = 1,298,273.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,273.62/1,339.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.93

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