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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.02, 1,838.78 and 941.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.02, 1,838.78 and 941.80 is: 1,299.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.02 : 1,838.78 = 941.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.02/1,838.78 = 941.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.02x = 1,838.78 × 941.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.02x = 1,731,763.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,763.00/1,333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.13

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