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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.34, 2,003.22 and 815.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.34, 2,003.22 and 815.72 is: 1,223.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.34 : 2,003.22 = 815.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.34/2,003.22 = 815.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.34x = 2,003.22 × 815.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.34x = 1,634,066.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,066.62/1,335.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.71

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