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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.81, 2,005.84 and 718.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.81, 2,005.84 and 718.96 is: 1,080.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.81 : 2,005.84 = 718.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.81/2,005.84 = 718.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.81x = 2,005.84 × 718.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.81x = 1,442,118.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,118.73/1,334.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.39

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