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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.22, 1,994.99 and 1,160.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.22, 1,994.99 and 1,160.53 is: 1,736.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.22 : 1,994.99 = 1,160.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.22/1,994.99 = 1,160.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.22x = 1,994.99 × 1,160.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.22x = 2,315,234.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,234.95/1,333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.58

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