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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.09, 1,999.02 and 455.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.09, 1,999.02 and 455.36 is: 682.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.09 : 1,999.02 = 455.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.09/1,999.02 = 455.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.09x = 1,999.02 × 455.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.09x = 910,273.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,273.75/1,333.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.83

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