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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.77, 2,005.17 and 412.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.77, 2,005.17 and 412.34 is: 618.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.77 : 2,005.17 = 412.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.77/2,005.17 = 412.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.77x = 2,005.17 × 412.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.77x = 826,811.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,811.80/1,336.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.51

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