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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.50, 2,003.62 and 458.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.50, 2,003.62 and 458.11 is: 687.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.50 : 2,003.62 = 458.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.50/2,003.62 = 458.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.50x = 2,003.62 × 458.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.50x = 917,872.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,872.20/1,335.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.29

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