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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.04, 1,999.80 and 563.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.04, 1,999.80 and 563.12 is: 844.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.04 : 1,999.80 = 563.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.04/1,999.80 = 563.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.04x = 1,999.80 × 563.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.04x = 1,126,127.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,127.38/1,333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.78

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