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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.04, 2,001.04 and 457.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.04, 2,001.04 and 457.15 is: 685.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.04 : 2,001.04 = 457.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.04/2,001.04 = 457.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.04x = 2,001.04 × 457.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.04x = 914,775.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,775.44/1,334.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.72

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