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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.06, 1,839.90 and 914.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.06, 1,839.90 and 914.26 is: 1,261.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.06 : 1,839.90 = 914.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.06/1,839.90 = 914.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.06x = 1,839.90 × 914.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.06x = 1,682,146.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,146.97/1,333.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.87

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