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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.84, 2,004.82 and 788.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.84, 2,004.82 and 788.48 is: 1,183.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.84 : 2,004.82 = 788.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.84/2,004.82 = 788.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.84x = 2,004.82 × 788.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.84x = 1,580,756.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,756.00/1,335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.35

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