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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.79, 2,003.66 and 604.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.79, 2,003.66 and 604.86 is: 907.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.79 : 2,003.66 = 604.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.79/2,003.66 = 604.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.79x = 2,003.66 × 604.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.79x = 1,211,933.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,933.79/1,335.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.28

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