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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.91, 2,001.03 and 456.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.91, 2,001.03 and 456.58 is: 684.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.91 : 2,001.03 = 456.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.91/2,001.03 = 456.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.91x = 2,001.03 × 456.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.91x = 913,617.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,617.99/1,333.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.92

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