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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.66, 2,003.96 and 969.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.66, 2,003.96 and 969.81 is: 1,455.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.66 : 2,003.96 = 969.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.66/2,003.96 = 969.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.66x = 2,003.96 × 969.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.66x = 1,943,449.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,449.90/1,335.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.05

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