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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.87, 2,007.47 and 1,280.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.87, 2,007.47 and 1,280.71 is: 1,923.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.87 : 2,007.47 = 1,280.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.87/2,007.47 = 1,280.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.87x = 2,007.47 × 1,280.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.87x = 2,570,975.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,975.48/1,336.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.13

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