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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.66, 2,008.54 and 720.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.66, 2,008.54 and 720.82 is: 1,083.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.66 : 2,008.54 = 720.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.66/2,008.54 = 720.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.66x = 2,008.54 × 720.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.66x = 1,447,795.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,795.80/1,336.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.14

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