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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.48, 1,837.61 and 959.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.48, 1,837.61 and 959.80 is: 1,322.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.48 : 1,837.61 = 959.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.48/1,837.61 = 959.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.48x = 1,837.61 × 959.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.48x = 1,763,733.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,733.28/1,333.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.65

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