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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.45, 1,846.38 and 833.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.45, 1,846.38 and 833.46 is: 1,150.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.45 : 1,846.38 = 833.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.45/1,846.38 = 833.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.45x = 1,846.38 × 833.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.45x = 1,538,882.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,882.80/1,337.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.61

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