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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.40, 1,996.45 and 1,102.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.40, 1,996.45 and 1,102.95 is: 1,651.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.40 : 1,996.45 = 1,102.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.40/1,996.45 = 1,102.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.40x = 1,996.45 × 1,102.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.40x = 2,201,981.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,981.77/1,333.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.41

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