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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.03, 1,999.94 and 408.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.03, 1,999.94 and 408.73 is: 613.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.03 : 1,999.94 = 408.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.03/1,999.94 = 408.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.03x = 1,999.94 × 408.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.03x = 817,429.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,429.66/1,333.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.21

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