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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.59, 1,991.42 and 1,333.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.59, 1,991.42 and 1,333.76 is: 1,988.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.59 : 1,991.42 = 1,333.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.59/1,991.42 = 1,333.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.59x = 1,991.42 × 1,333.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.59x = 2,656,076.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656,076.34/1,335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.70

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