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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.57, 2,004.08 and 1,005.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.57, 2,004.08 and 1,005.50 is: 1,509.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.57 : 2,004.08 = 1,005.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.57/2,004.08 = 1,005.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.57x = 2,004.08 × 1,005.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.57x = 2,015,102.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,102.42/1,334.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.93

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