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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.92, 2,003.90 and 876.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.92, 2,003.90 and 876.62 is: 1,314.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.92 : 2,003.90 = 876.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.92/2,003.90 = 876.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.92x = 2,003.90 × 876.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.92x = 1,756,659.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,659.44/1,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.95

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