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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.36, 2,001.96 and 759.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.36, 2,001.96 and 759.64 is: 1,137.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.36 : 2,001.96 = 759.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.36/2,001.96 = 759.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.36x = 2,001.96 × 759.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.36x = 1,520,768.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,768.89/1,336.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.99

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