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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.99, 2,008.86 and 1,229.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.99, 2,008.86 and 1,229.07 is: 1,848.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.99 : 2,008.86 = 1,229.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.99/2,008.86 = 1,229.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.99x = 2,008.86 × 1,229.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.99x = 2,469,029.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,029.56/1,335.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.09

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