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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.72, 2,000.72 and 359.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.72, 2,000.72 and 359.89 is: 539.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.72 : 2,000.72 = 359.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.72/2,000.72 = 359.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.72x = 2,000.72 × 359.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.72x = 720,039.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,039.12/1,333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.87

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