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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.23, 1,999.94 and 408.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.23, 1,999.94 and 408.84 is: 613.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.23 : 1,999.94 = 408.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.23/1,999.94 = 408.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.23x = 1,999.94 × 408.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.23x = 817,653.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,653.43/1,333.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.29

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