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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.99, 2,001.66 and 603.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.99, 2,001.66 and 603.40 is: 905.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.99 : 2,001.66 = 603.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.99/2,001.66 = 603.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.99x = 2,001.66 × 603.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.99x = 1,207,801.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,801.64/1,333.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.41

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