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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.45, 1,839.67 and 836.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.45, 1,839.67 and 836.11 is: 1,153.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.45 : 1,839.67 = 836.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.45/1,839.67 = 836.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.45x = 1,839.67 × 836.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.45x = 1,538,166.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,166.48/1,333.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.52

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