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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.40, 2,002.14 and 685.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.40, 2,002.14 and 685.60 is: 1,027.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.40 : 2,002.14 = 685.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.40/2,002.14 = 685.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.40x = 2,002.14 × 685.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.40x = 1,372,667.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,667.18/1,335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.91

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