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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.34, 2,000.03 and 408.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.34, 2,000.03 and 408.90 is: 613.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.34 : 2,000.03 = 408.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.34/2,000.03 = 408.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.34x = 2,000.03 × 408.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.34x = 817,806.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,806.47/1,333.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.35

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