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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.13, 1,839.71 and 809.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.13, 1,839.71 and 809.46 is: 1,117.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.13 : 1,839.71 = 809.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.13/1,839.71 = 809.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.13x = 1,839.71 × 809.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.13x = 1,489,173.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,173.68/1,333.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.05

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