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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.58, 1,836.44 and 833.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.58, 1,836.44 and 833.65 is: 1,150.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.58 : 1,836.44 = 833.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.58/1,836.44 = 833.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.58x = 1,836.44 × 833.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.58x = 1,530,942.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,942.57/1,330.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.58

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