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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.76, 2,044.12 and 336.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.76, 2,044.12 and 336.76 is: 505.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.76 : 2,044.12 = 336.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.76/2,044.12 = 336.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.76x = 2,044.12 × 336.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.76x = 688,377.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,377.85/1,362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.14

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