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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.24, 1,840.38 and 1,002.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.24, 1,840.38 and 1,002.62 is: 1,384.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.24 : 1,840.38 = 1,002.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.24/1,840.38 = 1,002.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.24x = 1,840.38 × 1,002.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.24x = 1,845,206.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,206.40/1,333.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.00

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