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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.23, 1,993.65 and 1,187.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.23, 1,993.65 and 1,187.82 is: 1,776.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.23 : 1,993.65 = 1,187.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.23/1,993.65 = 1,187.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.23x = 1,993.65 × 1,187.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.23x = 2,368,097.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,097.34/1,333.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.21

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