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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.73, 2,004.08 and 809.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.73, 2,004.08 and 809.53 is: 1,213.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.73 : 2,004.08 = 809.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.73/2,004.08 = 809.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.73x = 2,004.08 × 809.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.73x = 1,622,357.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,357.46/1,336.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.67

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