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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.05, 2,004.08 and 1,226.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.05, 2,004.08 and 1,226.70 is: 1,840.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.05 : 2,004.08 = 1,226.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.05/2,004.08 = 1,226.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.05x = 2,004.08 × 1,226.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.05x = 2,458,398.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,458,398.80/1,336.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.05

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