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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.62, 2,001.65 and 710.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.62, 2,001.65 and 710.78 is: 1,065.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.62 : 2,001.65 = 710.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.62/2,001.65 = 710.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.62x = 2,001.65 × 710.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.62x = 1,422,719.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,719.22/1,335.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.22

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