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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.95, 2,001.14 and 786.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.95, 2,001.14 and 786.39 is: 1,179.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.95 : 2,001.14 = 786.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.95/2,001.14 = 786.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.95x = 2,001.14 × 786.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.95x = 1,573,672.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,672.55/1,333.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.71

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