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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.57, 2,001.94 and 788.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.57, 2,001.94 and 788.01 is: 1,181.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.57 : 2,001.94 = 788.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.57/2,001.94 = 788.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.57x = 2,001.94 × 788.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.57x = 1,577,546.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,546.77/1,335.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.18

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