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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.10, 2,002.88 and 554.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.10, 2,002.88 and 554.66 is: 832.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.10 : 2,002.88 = 554.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.10/2,002.88 = 554.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.10x = 2,002.88 × 554.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.10x = 1,110,923.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,923.81/1,335.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.09

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