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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.79, 2,001.20 and 675.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.79, 2,001.20 and 675.30 is: 1,013.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.79 : 2,001.20 = 675.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.79/2,001.20 = 675.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.79x = 2,001.20 × 675.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.79x = 1,351,412.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,412.05/1,333.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.22

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