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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.64, 2,005.68 and 557.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.64, 2,005.68 and 557.18 is: 836.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.64 : 2,005.68 = 557.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.64/2,005.68 = 557.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.64x = 2,005.68 × 557.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.64x = 1,117,524.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,524.78/1,336.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.07

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