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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.83, 2,003.42 and 398.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.83, 2,003.42 and 398.60 is: 597.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.83 : 2,003.42 = 398.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.83/2,003.42 = 398.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.83x = 2,003.42 × 398.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.83x = 798,563.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,563.21/1,335.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.80

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