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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.62, 2,004.51 and 686.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.62, 2,004.51 and 686.54 is: 1,030.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.62 : 2,004.51 = 686.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.62/2,004.51 = 686.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.62x = 2,004.51 × 686.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.62x = 1,376,176.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,176.30/1,335.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.37

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