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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.68, 2,002.68 and 685.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.68, 2,002.68 and 685.52 is: 1,027.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.68 : 2,002.68 = 685.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.68/2,002.68 = 685.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.68x = 2,002.68 × 685.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.68x = 1,372,877.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,877.19/1,335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.85

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