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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.88, 1,853.53 and 1,317.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.88, 1,853.53 and 1,317.56 is: 1,830.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.88 : 1,853.53 = 1,317.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.88/1,853.53 = 1,317.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.88x = 1,853.53 × 1,317.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.88x = 2,442,136.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,136.99/1,333.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.85

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