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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.78, 2,003.13 and 555.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.78, 2,003.13 and 555.35 is: 832.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.78 : 2,003.13 = 555.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.78/2,003.13 = 555.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.78x = 2,003.13 × 555.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.78x = 1,112,428.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,428.23/1,335.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.79

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