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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.16, 1,838.56 and 835.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.16, 1,838.56 and 835.85 is: 1,152.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.16 : 1,838.56 = 835.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.16/1,838.56 = 835.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.16x = 1,838.56 × 835.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.16x = 1,536,760.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,760.38/1,333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.72

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