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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.47, 1,998.45 and 592.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.47, 1,998.45 and 592.83 is: 888.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.47 : 1,998.45 = 592.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.47/1,998.45 = 592.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.47x = 1,998.45 × 592.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.47x = 1,184,741.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,741.11/1,333.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.46

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