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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.62, 2,002.38 and 1,205.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.62, 2,002.38 and 1,205.22 is: 1,808.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.62 : 2,002.38 = 1,205.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.62/2,002.38 = 1,205.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.62x = 2,002.38 × 1,205.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.62x = 2,413,308.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,308.42/1,334.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.24

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