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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.83, 1,841.14 and 803.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.83, 1,841.14 and 803.01 is: 1,108.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.83 : 1,841.14 = 803.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.83/1,841.14 = 803.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.83x = 1,841.14 × 803.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.83x = 1,478,442.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,442.62/1,333.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.42

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