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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.73, 1,841.52 and 861.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.73, 1,841.52 and 861.90 is: 1,190.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.73 : 1,841.52 = 861.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.73/1,841.52 = 861.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.73x = 1,841.52 × 861.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.73x = 1,587,206.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,206.09/1,333.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.05

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