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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.66, 1,838.36 and 1,226.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.66, 1,838.36 and 1,226.38 is: 1,690.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.66 : 1,838.36 = 1,226.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.66/1,838.36 = 1,226.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.66x = 1,838.36 × 1,226.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.66x = 2,254,527.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,527.94/1,333.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.48

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