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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.72, 2,005.08 and 902.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.72, 2,005.08 and 902.80 is: 1,354.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.72 : 2,005.08 = 902.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.72/2,005.08 = 902.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.72x = 2,005.08 × 902.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.72x = 1,810,186.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,186.22/1,336.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.20

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