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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.76, 2,003.36 and 458.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.76, 2,003.36 and 458.17 is: 687.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.76 : 2,003.36 = 458.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.76/2,003.36 = 458.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.76x = 2,003.36 × 458.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.76x = 917,879.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,879.45/1,335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.16

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