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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.82, 1,840.16 and 835.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.82, 1,840.16 and 835.59 is: 1,152.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.82 : 1,840.16 = 835.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.82/1,840.16 = 835.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.82x = 1,840.16 × 835.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.82x = 1,537,621.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,621.81/1,333.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.80

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