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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.31, 1,839.75 and 802.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.31, 1,839.75 and 802.07 is: 1,106.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.31 : 1,839.75 = 802.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.31/1,839.75 = 802.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.31x = 1,839.75 × 802.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.31x = 1,475,602.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,602.98/1,333.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.72

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