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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.33, 1,999.18 and 683.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.33, 1,999.18 and 683.71 is: 1,025.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.33 : 1,999.18 = 683.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.33/1,999.18 = 683.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.33x = 1,999.18 × 683.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.33x = 1,366,855.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,855.21/1,333.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.15

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