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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.68, 1,839.24 and 884.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.68, 1,839.24 and 884.76 is: 1,220.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.68 : 1,839.24 = 884.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.68/1,839.24 = 884.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.68x = 1,839.24 × 884.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.68x = 1,627,285.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,285.98/1,333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.15

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