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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.61, 2,004.92 and 877.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.61, 2,004.92 and 877.30 is: 1,315.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.61 : 2,004.92 = 877.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.61/2,004.92 = 877.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.61x = 2,004.92 × 877.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.61x = 1,758,916.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,916.32/1,336.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.95

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