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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.78, 2,003.76 and 459.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.78, 2,003.76 and 459.01 is: 688.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.78 : 2,003.76 = 459.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.78/2,003.76 = 459.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.78x = 2,003.76 × 459.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.78x = 919,745.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,745.88/1,336.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.03

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