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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.05, 2,004.03 and 555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.05, 2,004.03 and 555.60 is: 834.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.05 : 2,004.03 = 555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.05/2,004.03 = 555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.05x = 2,004.03 × 555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.05x = 1,113,439.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,439.07/1,335.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.01

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