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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.51, 2,003.88 and 686.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.51, 2,003.88 and 686.70 is: 1,030.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.51 : 2,003.88 = 686.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.51/2,003.88 = 686.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.51x = 2,003.88 × 686.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.51x = 1,376,064.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,064.40/1,335.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.37

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