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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.17, 1,999.77 and 920.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.17, 1,999.77 and 920.07 is: 1,380.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.17 : 1,999.77 = 920.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.17/1,999.77 = 920.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.17x = 1,999.77 × 920.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.17x = 1,839,928.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,928.38/1,333.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.12

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