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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.99, 2,006.79 and 722.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.99, 2,006.79 and 722.01 is: 1,083.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.99 : 2,006.79 = 722.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.99/2,006.79 = 722.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.99x = 2,006.79 × 722.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.99x = 1,448,920.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,920.04/1,336.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.72

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