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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.59, 2,004.84 and 412.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.59, 2,004.84 and 412.02 is: 618.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.59 : 2,004.84 = 412.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.59/2,004.84 = 412.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.59x = 2,004.84 × 412.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.59x = 826,034.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,034.18/1,336.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.02

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