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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.98, 2,003.94 and 411.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.98, 2,003.94 and 411.55 is: 617.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.98 : 2,003.94 = 411.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.98/2,003.94 = 411.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.98x = 2,003.94 × 411.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.98x = 824,716.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,716.50/1,335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.31

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