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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.77, 1,838.39 and 891.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.77, 1,838.39 and 891.51 is: 1,228.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.77 : 1,838.39 = 891.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.77/1,838.39 = 891.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.77x = 1,838.39 × 891.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.77x = 1,638,943.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,943.07/1,333.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.80

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