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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.80, 2,005.04 and 815.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.80, 2,005.04 and 815.05 is: 1,224.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.80 : 2,005.04 = 815.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.80/2,005.04 = 815.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.80x = 2,005.04 × 815.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.80x = 1,634,207.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,207.85/1,334.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.31

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