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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.13, 2,000.06 and 408.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.13, 2,000.06 and 408.71 is: 613.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.13 : 2,000.06 = 408.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.13/2,000.06 = 408.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.13x = 2,000.06 × 408.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.13x = 817,442.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,442.48/1,333.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.18

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