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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.38, 2,005.66 and 687.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.38, 2,005.66 and 687.30 is: 1,031.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.38 : 2,005.66 = 687.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.38/2,005.66 = 687.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.38x = 2,005.66 × 687.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.38x = 1,378,490.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,490.12/1,336.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.51

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