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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.52, 1,838.82 and 935.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.52, 1,838.82 and 935.05 is: 1,289.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.52 : 1,838.82 = 935.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.52/1,838.82 = 935.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.52x = 1,838.82 × 935.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.52x = 1,719,388.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,388.64/1,333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.36

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