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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.28, 2,003.16 and 555.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.28, 2,003.16 and 555.68 is: 833.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.28 : 2,003.16 = 555.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.28/2,003.16 = 555.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.28x = 2,003.16 × 555.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.28x = 1,113,115.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,115.95/1,335.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.62

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