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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.75, 1,839.30 and 802.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.75, 1,839.30 and 802.54 is: 1,106.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.75 : 1,839.30 = 802.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.75/1,839.30 = 802.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.75x = 1,839.30 × 802.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.75x = 1,476,111.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,111.82/1,333.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.74

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