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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.93, 2,000.62 and 360.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.93, 2,000.62 and 360.13 is: 540.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.93 : 2,000.62 = 360.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.93/2,000.62 = 360.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.93x = 2,000.62 × 360.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.93x = 720,483.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,483.28/1,333.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.12

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