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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.50, 1,840.56 and 908.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.50, 1,840.56 and 908.83 is: 1,254.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.50 : 1,840.56 = 908.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.50/1,840.56 = 908.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.50x = 1,840.56 × 908.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.50x = 1,672,756.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,756.14/1,333.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.41

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