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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.16, 1,997.92 and 845.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.16, 1,997.92 and 845.34 is: 1,266.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.16 : 1,997.92 = 845.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.16/1,997.92 = 845.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.16x = 1,997.92 × 845.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.16x = 1,688,910.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,910.50/1,333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.85

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