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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.38, 2,005.11 and 685.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.38, 2,005.11 and 685.54 is: 1,030.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.38 : 2,005.11 = 685.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.38/2,005.11 = 685.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.38x = 2,005.11 × 685.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.38x = 1,374,583.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,583.11/1,334.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.13

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