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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.76, 1,835.72 and 833.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.76, 1,835.72 and 833.29 is: 1,149.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.76 : 1,835.72 = 833.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.76/1,835.72 = 833.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.76x = 1,835.72 × 833.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.76x = 1,529,681.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,681.49/1,330.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.48

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