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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.47, 1,840.69 and 1,002.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.47, 1,840.69 and 1,002.86 is: 1,384.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.47 : 1,840.69 = 1,002.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.47/1,840.69 = 1,002.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.47x = 1,840.69 × 1,002.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.47x = 1,845,954.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,954.37/1,333.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.32

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