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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.90, 2,001.14 and 409.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.90, 2,001.14 and 409.52 is: 614.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.90 : 2,001.14 = 409.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.90/2,001.14 = 409.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.90x = 2,001.14 × 409.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.90x = 819,506.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,506.85/1,333.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.37

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