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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.84, 2,005.27 and 412.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.84, 2,005.27 and 412.38 is: 618.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.84 : 2,005.27 = 412.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.84/2,005.27 = 412.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.84x = 2,005.27 × 412.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.84x = 826,932.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,932.21/1,336.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.57

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