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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.89, 2,005.26 and 459.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.89, 2,005.26 and 459.47 is: 689.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.89 : 2,005.26 = 459.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.89/2,005.26 = 459.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.89x = 2,005.26 × 459.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.89x = 921,357.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,357.96/1,336.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.18

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