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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.87, 2,002.08 and 457.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.87, 2,002.08 and 457.29 is: 685.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.87 : 2,002.08 = 457.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.87/2,002.08 = 457.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.87x = 2,002.08 × 457.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.87x = 915,531.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,531.16/1,334.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.86

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