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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.45, 2,004.17 and 556.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.45, 2,004.17 and 556.82 is: 835.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.45 : 2,004.17 = 556.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.45/2,004.17 = 556.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.45x = 2,004.17 × 556.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.45x = 1,115,964.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,964.17/1,336.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.02

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