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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.60, 2,001.78 and 813.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.60, 2,001.78 and 813.96 is: 1,219.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.60 : 2,001.78 = 813.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.60/2,001.78 = 813.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.60x = 2,001.78 × 813.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.60x = 1,629,368.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,368.85/1,335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.95

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