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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.34, 2,003.01 and 758.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.34, 2,003.01 and 758.62 is: 1,137.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.34 : 2,003.01 = 758.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.34/2,003.01 = 758.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.34x = 2,003.01 × 758.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.34x = 1,519,523.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,523.45/1,335.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.93

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