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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.54, 2,002.08 and 787.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.54, 2,002.08 and 787.10 is: 1,179.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.54 : 2,002.08 = 787.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.54/2,002.08 = 787.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.54x = 2,002.08 × 787.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.54x = 1,575,837.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,837.17/1,336.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.04

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