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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.13, 1,839.31 and 836.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.13, 1,839.31 and 836.26 is: 1,153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.13 : 1,839.31 = 836.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.13/1,839.31 = 836.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.13x = 1,839.31 × 836.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.13x = 1,538,134.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,134.69/1,333.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.78

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