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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.86, 1,837.17 and 833.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.86, 1,837.17 and 833.79 is: 1,151.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.86 : 1,837.17 = 833.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.86/1,837.17 = 833.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.86x = 1,837.17 × 833.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.86x = 1,531,813.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,813.97/1,330.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.00

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