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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.79, 2,001.69 and 457.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.79, 2,001.69 and 457.11 is: 685.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.79 : 2,001.69 = 457.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.79/2,001.69 = 457.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.79x = 2,001.69 × 457.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.79x = 914,992.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,992.52/1,334.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.50

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