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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.88, 2,002.73 and 718.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.88, 2,002.73 and 718.47 is: 1,077.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.88 : 2,002.73 = 718.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.88/2,002.73 = 718.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.88x = 2,002.73 × 718.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.88x = 1,438,897.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,897.83/1,334.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.92

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