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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.92, 2,004.05 and 556.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.92, 2,004.05 and 556.46 is: 834.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.92 : 2,004.05 = 556.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.92/2,004.05 = 556.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.92x = 2,004.05 × 556.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.92x = 1,115,160.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,160.86/1,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.75

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