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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.80, 2,005.32 and 412.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.80, 2,005.32 and 412.37 is: 618.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.80 : 2,005.32 = 412.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.80/2,005.32 = 412.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.80x = 2,005.32 × 412.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.80x = 826,923.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,923.78/1,336.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.58

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