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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.53, 1,839.70 and 808.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.53, 1,839.70 and 808.65 is: 1,115.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.53 : 1,839.70 = 808.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.53/1,839.70 = 808.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.53x = 1,839.70 × 808.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.53x = 1,487,673.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,673.41/1,333.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.59

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