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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.75, 2,003.86 and 411.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.75, 2,003.86 and 411.29 is: 617.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.75 : 2,003.86 = 411.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.75/2,003.86 = 411.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.75x = 2,003.86 × 411.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.75x = 824,171.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,171.56/1,335.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.01

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