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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.03, 2,001.24 and 846.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.03, 2,001.24 and 846.65 is: 1,268.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.03 : 2,001.24 = 846.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.03/2,001.24 = 846.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.03x = 2,001.24 × 846.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.03x = 1,694,354.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,354.85/1,336.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.20

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