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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.82, 1,840.83 and 802.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.82, 1,840.83 and 802.98 is: 1,108.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.82 : 1,840.83 = 802.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.82/1,840.83 = 802.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.82x = 1,840.83 × 802.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.82x = 1,478,140.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,140.47/1,333.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.21

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