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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.63, 2,003.94 and 458.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.63, 2,003.94 and 458.22 is: 687.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.63 : 2,003.94 = 458.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.63/2,003.94 = 458.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.63x = 2,003.94 × 458.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.63x = 918,245.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,245.39/1,335.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.50

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