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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.83, 1,848.47 and 1,307.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.83, 1,848.47 and 1,307.91 is: 1,812.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.83 : 1,848.47 = 1,307.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.83/1,848.47 = 1,307.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.83x = 1,848.47 × 1,307.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.83x = 2,417,635.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,635.67/1,333.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.55

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