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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.87, 2,003.56 and 362.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.87, 2,003.56 and 362.05 is: 543.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.87 : 2,003.56 = 362.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.87/2,003.56 = 362.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.87x = 2,003.56 × 362.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.87x = 725,388.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,388.90/1,335.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.01

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