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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.50, 2,003.26 and 423.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.50, 2,003.26 and 423.50 is: 635.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.50 : 2,003.26 = 423.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.50/2,003.26 = 423.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.50x = 2,003.26 × 423.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.50x = 848,378.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,378.49/1,335.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.25

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