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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.61, 2,001.48 and 603.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.61, 2,001.48 and 603.24 is: 905.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.61 : 2,001.48 = 603.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.61/2,001.48 = 603.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.61x = 2,001.48 × 603.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.61x = 1,207,369.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,369.78/1,333.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.34

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