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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.92, 2,000.63 and 359.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.92, 2,000.63 and 359.79 is: 539.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.92 : 2,000.63 = 359.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.92/2,000.63 = 359.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.92x = 2,000.63 × 359.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.92x = 719,807.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,807.57/1,333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.62

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