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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.68, 2,005.11 and 758.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.68, 2,005.11 and 758.34 is: 1,137.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.68 : 2,005.11 = 758.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.68/2,005.11 = 758.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.68x = 2,005.11 × 758.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.68x = 1,520,555.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,555.12/1,336.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.56

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