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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.56, 1,840.14 and 810.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.56, 1,840.14 and 810.12 is: 1,117.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.56 : 1,840.14 = 810.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.56/1,840.14 = 810.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.56x = 1,840.14 × 810.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.56x = 1,490,734.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,734.22/1,333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.86

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