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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.58, 2,003.39 and 411.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.58, 2,003.39 and 411.15 is: 616.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.58 : 2,003.39 = 411.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.58/2,003.39 = 411.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.58x = 2,003.39 × 411.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.58x = 823,691.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,691.77/1,335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.73

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