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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.47, 2,001.86 and 685.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.47, 2,001.86 and 685.36 is: 1,028.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.47 : 2,001.86 = 685.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.47/2,001.86 = 685.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.47x = 2,001.86 × 685.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.47x = 1,371,981.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,981.33/1,334.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.11

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