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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.76, 1,841.40 and 914.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.76, 1,841.40 and 914.80 is: 1,262.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.76 : 1,841.40 = 914.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.76/1,841.40 = 914.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.76x = 1,841.40 × 914.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.76x = 1,684,512.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,512.72/1,333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.98

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