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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.88, 2,001.84 and 603.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.88, 2,001.84 and 603.97 is: 906.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.88 : 2,001.84 = 603.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.88/2,001.84 = 603.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.88x = 2,001.84 × 603.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.88x = 1,209,056.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,056.64/1,333.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.42

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