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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.46, 1,999.86 and 359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.46, 1,999.86 and 359.54 is: 539.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.46 : 1,999.86 = 359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.46/1,999.86 = 359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.46x = 1,999.86 × 359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.46x = 719,029.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,029.66/1,333.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.22

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