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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.78, 2,005.26 and 362.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.78, 2,005.26 and 362.86 is: 544.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.78 : 2,005.26 = 362.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.78/2,005.26 = 362.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.78x = 2,005.26 × 362.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.78x = 727,628.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,628.64/1,336.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.31

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