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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.34, 2,001.37 and 923.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.34, 2,001.37 and 923.27 is: 1,385.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.34 : 2,001.37 = 923.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.34/2,001.37 = 923.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.34x = 2,001.37 × 923.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.34x = 1,847,804.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,804.88/1,333.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.85

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