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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.39, 2,005.38 and 566.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.39, 2,005.38 and 566.89 is: 850.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.39 : 2,005.38 = 566.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.39/2,005.38 = 566.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.39x = 2,005.38 × 566.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.39x = 1,136,829.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,829.87/1,336.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.67

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