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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.99, 2,001.79 and 512.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.99, 2,001.79 and 512.33 is: 768.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.99 : 2,001.79 = 512.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.99/2,001.79 = 512.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.99x = 2,001.79 × 512.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.99x = 1,025,577.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,577.07/1,333.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.81

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