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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.67, 2,001.25 and 554.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.67, 2,001.25 and 554.43 is: 831.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.67 : 2,001.25 = 554.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.67/2,001.25 = 554.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.67x = 2,001.25 × 554.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.67x = 1,109,553.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,553.04/1,334.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.33

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