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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.01, 1,840.98 and 914.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.01, 1,840.98 and 914.45 is: 1,262.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.01 : 1,840.98 = 914.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.01/1,840.98 = 914.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.01x = 1,840.98 × 914.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.01x = 1,683,474.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,474.96/1,333.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.92

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