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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.46, 2,002.91 and 678.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.46, 2,002.91 and 678.35 is: 1,016.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.46 : 2,002.91 = 678.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.46/2,002.91 = 678.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.46x = 2,002.91 × 678.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.46x = 1,358,665.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,665.68/1,336.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.62

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