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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.36, 2,002.32 and 565.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.36, 2,002.32 and 565.68 is: 848.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.36 : 2,002.32 = 565.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.36/2,002.32 = 565.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.36x = 2,002.32 × 565.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.36x = 1,132,672.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,672.38/1,335.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.21

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