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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.93, 2,004.89 and 459.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.93, 2,004.89 and 459.18 is: 688.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.93 : 2,004.89 = 459.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.93/2,004.89 = 459.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.93x = 2,004.89 × 459.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.93x = 920,605.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,605.39/1,336.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.60

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