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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.87, 2,003.66 and 362.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.87, 2,003.66 and 362.07 is: 543.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.87 : 2,003.66 = 362.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.87/2,003.66 = 362.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.87x = 2,003.66 × 362.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.87x = 725,465.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,465.18/1,335.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.07

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