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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.91, 2,002.08 and 676.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.91, 2,002.08 and 676.38 is: 1,014.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.91 : 2,002.08 = 676.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.91/2,002.08 = 676.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.91x = 2,002.08 × 676.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.91x = 1,354,176.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,176.91/1,334.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.43

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