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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.75, 2,005.67 and 687.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.75, 2,005.67 and 687.13 is: 1,030.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.75 : 2,005.67 = 687.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.75/2,005.67 = 687.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.75x = 2,005.67 × 687.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.75x = 1,378,156.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,156.03/1,336.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.98

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