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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.72, 2,003.92 and 605.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.72, 2,003.92 and 605.13 is: 907.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.72 : 2,003.92 = 605.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.72/2,003.92 = 605.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.72x = 2,003.92 × 605.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.72x = 1,212,628.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,628.53/1,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.85

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