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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.08, 1,999.27 and 408.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.08, 1,999.27 and 408.40 is: 612.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.08 : 1,999.27 = 408.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.08/1,999.27 = 408.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.08x = 1,999.27 × 408.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.08x = 816,501.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,501.87/1,333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.49

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