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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.65, 2,001.18 and 684.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.65, 2,001.18 and 684.39 is: 1,026.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.65 : 2,001.18 = 684.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.65/2,001.18 = 684.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.65x = 2,001.18 × 684.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.65x = 1,369,581.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,581.66/1,333.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.94

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