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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.86, 1,841.40 and 837.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.86, 1,841.40 and 837.22 is: 1,155.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.86 : 1,841.40 = 837.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.86/1,841.40 = 837.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.86x = 1,841.40 × 837.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.86x = 1,541,656.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,656.91/1,333.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.79

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