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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.69, 2,004.57 and 595.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.69, 2,004.57 and 595.53 is: 893.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.69 : 2,004.57 = 595.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.69/2,004.57 = 595.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.69x = 2,004.57 × 595.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.69x = 1,193,781.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,781.57/1,335.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.76

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