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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.01, 1,835.73 and 833.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.01, 1,835.73 and 833.49 is: 1,149.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.01 : 1,835.73 = 833.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.01/1,835.73 = 833.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.01x = 1,835.73 × 833.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.01x = 1,530,062.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,062.60/1,331.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.55

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