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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.42, 2,003.13 and 685.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.42, 2,003.13 and 685.98 is: 1,028.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.42 : 2,003.13 = 685.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.42/2,003.13 = 685.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.42x = 2,003.13 × 685.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.42x = 1,374,107.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,107.12/1,335.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.97

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