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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.60, 2,003.40 and 555.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.60, 2,003.40 and 555.46 is: 833.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.60 : 2,003.40 = 555.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.60/2,003.40 = 555.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.60x = 2,003.40 × 555.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.60x = 1,112,808.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,808.56/1,335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.19

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