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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.54, 2,004.03 and 556.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.54, 2,004.03 and 556.08 is: 834.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.54 : 2,004.03 = 556.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.54/2,004.03 = 556.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.54x = 2,004.03 × 556.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.54x = 1,114,393.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,393.49/1,335.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.41

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