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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.47, 1,842.72 and 1,001.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.47, 1,842.72 and 1,001.33 is: 1,383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.47 : 1,842.72 = 1,001.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.47/1,842.72 = 1,001.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.47x = 1,842.72 × 1,001.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.47x = 1,845,161.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,161.60/1,333.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.73

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