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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.06, 1,999.89 and 717.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.06, 1,999.89 and 717.66 is: 1,076.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.06 : 1,999.89 = 717.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.06/1,999.89 = 717.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.06x = 1,999.89 × 717.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.06x = 1,435,241.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,241.06/1,333.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.65

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