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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.60, 2,005.24 and 556.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.60, 2,005.24 and 556.34 is: 834.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.60 : 2,005.24 = 556.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.60/2,005.24 = 556.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.60x = 2,005.24 × 556.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.60x = 1,115,606.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,606.43/1,336.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.66

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