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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.31, 2,004.79 and 605.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.31, 2,004.79 and 605.69 is: 908.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.31 : 2,004.79 = 605.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.31/2,004.79 = 605.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.31x = 2,004.79 × 605.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.31x = 1,214,284.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,284.75/1,336.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.68

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