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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.80, 2,005.21 and 605.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.80, 2,005.21 and 605.52 is: 908.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.80 : 2,005.21 = 605.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.80/2,005.21 = 605.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.80x = 2,005.21 × 605.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.80x = 1,214,194.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,194.76/1,336.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.28

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