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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.60, 2,001.41 and 1,074.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.60, 2,001.41 and 1,074.22 is: 1,612.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.60 : 2,001.41 = 1,074.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.60/2,001.41 = 1,074.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.60x = 2,001.41 × 1,074.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.60x = 2,149,944.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,944.28/1,333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.14

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