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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.45, 2,003.86 and 595.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.45, 2,003.86 and 595.28 is: 893.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.45 : 2,003.86 = 595.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.45/2,003.86 = 595.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.45x = 2,003.86 × 595.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.45x = 1,192,860.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,860.19/1,335.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.23

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