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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.39, 2,000.37 and 455.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.39, 2,000.37 and 455.97 is: 684.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.39 : 2,000.37 = 455.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.39/2,000.37 = 455.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.39x = 2,000.37 × 455.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.39x = 912,108.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,108.71/1,333.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.05

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