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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.76, 2,001.86 and 457.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.76, 2,001.86 and 457.17 is: 685.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.76 : 2,001.86 = 457.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.76/2,001.86 = 457.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.76x = 2,001.86 × 457.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.76x = 915,190.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,190.34/1,334.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.66

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