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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.53, 2,003.47 and 457.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.53, 2,003.47 and 457.80 is: 686.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.53 : 2,003.47 = 457.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.53/2,003.47 = 457.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.53x = 2,003.47 × 457.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.53x = 917,179.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,179.91/1,335.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.75

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