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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.89, 1,836.84 and 833.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.89, 1,836.84 and 833.41 is: 1,150.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.89 : 1,836.84 = 833.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.89/1,836.84 = 833.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.89x = 1,836.84 × 833.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.89x = 1,530,840.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,840.82/1,330.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.24

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