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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.33, 2,005.67 and 400.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.33, 2,005.67 and 400.10 is: 600.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.33 : 2,005.67 = 400.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.33/2,005.67 = 400.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.33x = 2,005.67 × 400.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.33x = 802,459.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,459.54/1,337.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.04

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