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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.31, 2,004.52 and 412.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.31, 2,004.52 and 412.49 is: 618.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.31 : 2,004.52 = 412.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.31/2,004.52 = 412.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.31x = 2,004.52 × 412.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.31x = 826,844.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,844.45/1,336.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.75

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