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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.41, 1,839.34 and 867.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.41, 1,839.34 and 867.66 is: 1,196.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.41 : 1,839.34 = 867.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.41/1,839.34 = 867.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.41x = 1,839.34 × 867.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.41x = 1,595,921.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,921.74/1,333.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.87

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