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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.16, 1,837.28 and 959.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.16, 1,837.28 and 959.50 is: 1,322.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.16 : 1,837.28 = 959.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.16/1,837.28 = 959.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.16x = 1,837.28 × 959.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.16x = 1,762,870.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,870.16/1,333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.32

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