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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.99, 2,005.64 and 557.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.99, 2,005.64 and 557.52 is: 836.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.99 : 2,005.64 = 557.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.99/2,005.64 = 557.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.99x = 2,005.64 × 557.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.99x = 1,118,184.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,184.41/1,336.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.34

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