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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.05, 2,002.53 and 554.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.05, 2,002.53 and 554.60 is: 832.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.05 : 2,002.53 = 554.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.05/2,002.53 = 554.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.05x = 2,002.53 × 554.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.05x = 1,110,603.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,603.14/1,334.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.50

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