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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.24, 2,006.46 and 1,286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.24, 2,006.46 and 1,286.64 is: 1,933.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.24 : 2,006.46 = 1,286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.24/2,006.46 = 1,286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.24x = 2,006.46 × 1,286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.24x = 2,581,591.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,591.69/1,335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.43

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