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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.28, 1,841.09 and 836.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.28, 1,841.09 and 836.78 is: 1,155.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.28 : 1,841.09 = 836.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.28/1,841.09 = 836.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.28x = 1,841.09 × 836.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.28x = 1,540,573.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,573.90/1,333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.47

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