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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.80, 2,005.27 and 412.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.80, 2,005.27 and 412.99 is: 619.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.80 : 2,005.27 = 412.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.80/2,005.27 = 412.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.80x = 2,005.27 × 412.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.80x = 828,156.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,156.46/1,336.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.51

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