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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.31, 1,836.57 and 833.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.31, 1,836.57 and 833.70 is: 1,150.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.31 : 1,836.57 = 833.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.31/1,836.57 = 833.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.31x = 1,836.57 × 833.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.31x = 1,531,148.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,148.41/1,331.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.11

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