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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.91, 2,004.03 and 458.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.91, 2,004.03 and 458.58 is: 687.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.91 : 2,004.03 = 458.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.91/2,004.03 = 458.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.91x = 2,004.03 × 458.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.91x = 919,008.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,008.08/1,335.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.93

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