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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.13, 2,004.20 and 720.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.13, 2,004.20 and 720.13 is: 1,080.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.13 : 2,004.20 = 720.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.13/2,004.20 = 720.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.13x = 2,004.20 × 720.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.13x = 1,443,284.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,284.55/1,336.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.20

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