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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.75, 1,999.14 and 455.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.75, 1,999.14 and 455.44 is: 682.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.75 : 1,999.14 = 455.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.75/1,999.14 = 455.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.75x = 1,999.14 × 455.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.75x = 910,488.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,488.32/1,333.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.65

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