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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.07, 1,999.59 and 552.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.07, 1,999.59 and 552.87 is: 829.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.07 : 1,999.59 = 552.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.07/1,999.59 = 552.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.07x = 1,999.59 × 552.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.07x = 1,105,513.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,513.32/1,333.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.30

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