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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.57, 2,004.09 and 411.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.57, 2,004.09 and 411.88 is: 617.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.57 : 2,004.09 = 411.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.57/2,004.09 = 411.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.57x = 2,004.09 × 411.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.57x = 825,444.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,444.59/1,336.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.58

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