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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.42, 1,836.03 and 833

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.42, 1,836.03 and 833 is: 1,149.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.42 : 1,836.03 = 833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.42/1,836.03 = 833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.42x = 1,836.03 × 833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.42x = 1,529,412.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,412.99/1,330.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.58

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