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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.44, 1,836.72 and 833.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.44, 1,836.72 and 833.51 is: 1,150.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.44 : 1,836.72 = 833.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.44/1,836.72 = 833.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.44x = 1,836.72 × 833.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.44x = 1,530,915.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,915.30/1,330.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.68

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