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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.61, 2,004.57 and 411.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.61, 2,004.57 and 411.71 is: 617.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.61 : 2,004.57 = 411.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.61/2,004.57 = 411.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.61x = 2,004.57 × 411.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.61x = 825,291.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,291.49/1,336.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.45

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