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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.04, 2,002.54 and 458.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.04, 2,002.54 and 458.15 is: 687.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.04 : 2,002.54 = 458.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.04/2,002.54 = 458.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.04x = 2,002.54 × 458.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.04x = 917,463.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,463.70/1,335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.22

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