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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.23, 2,005.58 and 678.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.23, 2,005.58 and 678.57 is: 1,018.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.23 : 2,005.58 = 678.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.23/2,005.58 = 678.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.23x = 2,005.58 × 678.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.23x = 1,360,923.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,923.03/1,336.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.48

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