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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.74, 2,004.02 and 557.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.74, 2,004.02 and 557.32 is: 835.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.74 : 2,004.02 = 557.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.74/2,004.02 = 557.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.74x = 2,004.02 × 557.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.74x = 1,116,877.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,877.64/1,336.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.53

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