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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.67, 1,846.89 and 833.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.67, 1,846.89 and 833.73 is: 1,151.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.67 : 1,846.89 = 833.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.67/1,846.89 = 833.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.67x = 1,846.89 × 833.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.67x = 1,539,803.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,803.02/1,337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.11

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