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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.89, 2,002.77 and 555.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.89, 2,002.77 and 555.31 is: 833.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.89 : 2,002.77 = 555.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.89/2,002.77 = 555.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.89x = 2,002.77 × 555.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.89x = 1,112,158.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,158.21/1,334.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.15

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