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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.65, 2,002.92 and 544.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.65, 2,002.92 and 544.79 is: 816.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.65 : 2,002.92 = 544.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.65/2,002.92 = 544.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.65x = 2,002.92 × 544.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.65x = 1,091,173.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,173.75/1,335.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.96

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