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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.16, 2,002.74 and 685.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.16, 2,002.74 and 685.44 is: 1,028.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.16 : 2,002.74 = 685.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.16/2,002.74 = 685.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.16x = 2,002.74 × 685.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.16x = 1,372,758.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,758.11/1,335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.16

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