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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.36, 2,004 and 848.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.36, 2,004 and 848.96 is: 1,274.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.36 : 2,004 = 848.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.36/2,004 = 848.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.36x = 2,004 × 848.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.36x = 1,701,315.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,315.84/1,335.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.05

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