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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.01, 1,999.19 and 592.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.01, 1,999.19 and 592.21 is: 888.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.01 : 1,999.19 = 592.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.01/1,999.19 = 592.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.01x = 1,999.19 × 592.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.01x = 1,183,942.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,942.35/1,333.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.17

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