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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.52, 2,001.48 and 684.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.52, 2,001.48 and 684.88 is: 1,026.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.52 : 2,001.48 = 684.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.52/2,001.48 = 684.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.52x = 2,001.48 × 684.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.52x = 1,370,773.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,773.62/1,335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.40

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