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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.56, 1,848.72 and 1,263.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.56, 1,848.72 and 1,263.30 is: 1,751.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.56 : 1,848.72 = 1,263.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.56/1,848.72 = 1,263.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.56x = 1,848.72 × 1,263.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.56x = 2,335,487.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,487.98/1,333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.32

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