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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.99, 2,003.88 and 411.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.99, 2,003.88 and 411.51 is: 617.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.99 : 2,003.88 = 411.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.99/2,003.88 = 411.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.99x = 2,003.88 × 411.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.99x = 824,616.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,616.66/1,335.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.23

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