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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.21, 2,003.54 and 555.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.21, 2,003.54 and 555.75 is: 833.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.21 : 2,003.54 = 555.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.21/2,003.54 = 555.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.21x = 2,003.54 × 555.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.21x = 1,113,469.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,469.37/1,335.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.93

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