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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.30, 2,002.78 and 632.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.30, 2,002.78 and 632.35 is: 948.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.30 : 2,002.78 = 632.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.30/2,002.78 = 632.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.30x = 2,002.78 × 632.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.30x = 1,266,457.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,457.93/1,335.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.44

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