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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.40, 2,000.27 and 456.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.40, 2,000.27 and 456.08 is: 684.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.40 : 2,000.27 = 456.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.40/2,000.27 = 456.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.40x = 2,000.27 × 456.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.40x = 912,274.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,274.28/1,333.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.17

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