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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.04, 1,836.80 and 833.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.04, 1,836.80 and 833.95 is: 1,150.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.04 : 1,836.80 = 833.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.04/1,836.80 = 833.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.04x = 1,836.80 × 833.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.04x = 1,531,799.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,799.36/1,331.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.83

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