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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.44, 1,839.68 and 836.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.44, 1,839.68 and 836.16 is: 1,153.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.44 : 1,839.68 = 836.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.44/1,839.68 = 836.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.44x = 1,839.68 × 836.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.44x = 1,538,266.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,266.83/1,333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.61

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