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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.52, 2,004.94 and 816.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.52, 2,004.94 and 816.28 is: 1,224.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.52 : 2,004.94 = 816.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.52/2,004.94 = 816.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.52x = 2,004.94 × 816.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.52x = 1,636,592.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,592.42/1,336.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.52

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