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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.68, 1,999.17 and 755.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.68, 1,999.17 and 755.34 is: 1,132.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.68 : 1,999.17 = 755.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.68/1,999.17 = 755.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.68x = 1,999.17 × 755.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.68x = 1,510,053.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,053.07/1,333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.25

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