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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.32, 1,836.78 and 1,096.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.32, 1,836.78 and 1,096.44 is: 1,510.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.32 : 1,836.78 = 1,096.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.32/1,836.78 = 1,096.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.32x = 1,836.78 × 1,096.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.32x = 2,013,919.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,919.06/1,333.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.45

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