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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.67, 2,001.57 and 603.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.67, 2,001.57 and 603.31 is: 905.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.67 : 2,001.57 = 603.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.67/2,001.57 = 603.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.67x = 2,001.57 × 603.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.67x = 1,207,567.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,567.20/1,333.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.45

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