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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.33, 2,004.69 and 788.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.33, 2,004.69 and 788.77 is: 1,183.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.33 : 2,004.69 = 788.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.33/2,004.69 = 788.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.33x = 2,004.69 × 788.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.33x = 1,581,239.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,239.33/1,336.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.27

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