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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.48, 2,002.53 and 457.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.48, 2,002.53 and 457.84 is: 686.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.48 : 2,002.53 = 457.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.48/2,002.53 = 457.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.48x = 2,002.53 × 457.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.48x = 916,838.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,838.34/1,335.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.52

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