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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.08, 2,003.16 and 718.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.08, 2,003.16 and 718.76 is: 1,078.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.08 : 2,003.16 = 718.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.08/2,003.16 = 718.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.08x = 2,003.16 × 718.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.08x = 1,439,791.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,791.28/1,335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.43

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