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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.64, 1,999.92 and 813.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.64, 1,999.92 and 813.44 is: 1,219.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.64 : 1,999.92 = 813.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.64/1,999.92 = 813.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.64x = 1,999.92 × 813.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.64x = 1,626,814.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,814.92/1,333.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.83

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