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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.39, 2,003.88 and 565.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.39, 2,003.88 and 565.89 is: 849.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.39 : 2,003.88 = 565.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.39/2,003.88 = 565.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.39x = 2,003.88 × 565.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.39x = 1,133,975.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,975.65/1,335.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.17

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