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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.41, 2,000.11 and 408.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.41, 2,000.11 and 408.97 is: 613.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.41 : 2,000.11 = 408.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.41/2,000.11 = 408.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.41x = 2,000.11 × 408.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.41x = 817,984.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,984.99/1,333.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.45

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