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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.66, 2,004.03 and 717.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.66, 2,004.03 and 717.82 is: 1,078.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.66 : 2,004.03 = 717.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.66/2,004.03 = 717.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.66x = 2,004.03 × 717.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.66x = 1,438,532.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,532.81/1,333.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.64

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