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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.17, 1,999.74 and 602.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.17, 1,999.74 and 602.55 is: 903.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.17 : 1,999.74 = 602.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.17/1,999.74 = 602.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.17x = 1,999.74 × 602.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.17x = 1,204,943.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,943.34/1,333.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.82

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