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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.58, 2,007.76 and 1,131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.58, 2,007.76 and 1,131.56 is: 1,699.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.58 : 2,007.76 = 1,131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.58/2,007.76 = 1,131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.58x = 2,007.76 × 1,131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.58x = 2,271,900.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,900.91/1,336.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.79

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