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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.77, 1,996.12 and 1,236.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.77, 1,996.12 and 1,236.30 is: 1,850.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.77 : 1,996.12 = 1,236.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.77/1,996.12 = 1,236.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.77x = 1,996.12 × 1,236.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.77x = 2,467,803.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,803.16/1,333.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.25

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