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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.64, 2,003.47 and 876.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.64, 2,003.47 and 876.34 is: 1,314.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.64 : 2,003.47 = 876.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.64/2,003.47 = 876.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.64x = 2,003.47 × 876.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.64x = 1,755,709.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,709.94/1,335.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.51

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