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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.46, 2,005.26 and 718.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.46, 2,005.26 and 718.56 is: 1,079.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.46 : 2,005.26 = 718.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.46/2,005.26 = 718.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.46x = 2,005.26 × 718.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.46x = 1,440,899.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,899.63/1,334.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.76

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