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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.40, 2,002.81 and 944.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.40, 2,002.81 and 944.30 is: 1,416.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.40 : 2,002.81 = 944.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.40/2,002.81 = 944.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.40x = 2,002.81 × 944.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.40x = 1,891,247.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,247.80/1,335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.24

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