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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.66, 1,841.61 and 837.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.66, 1,841.61 and 837.15 is: 1,155.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.66 : 1,841.61 = 837.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.66/1,841.61 = 837.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.66x = 1,841.61 × 837.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.66x = 1,541,699.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,699.63/1,333.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.99

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