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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.21, 2,003.81 and 458.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.21, 2,003.81 and 458.53 is: 687.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.21 : 2,003.81 = 458.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.21/2,003.81 = 458.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.21x = 2,003.81 × 458.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.21x = 918,796.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,796.98/1,336.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.62

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