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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.95, 1,841.31 and 803.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.95, 1,841.31 and 803.13 is: 1,108.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.95 : 1,841.31 = 803.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.95/1,841.31 = 803.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.95x = 1,841.31 × 803.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.95x = 1,478,811.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,811.30/1,333.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.60

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