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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.99, 1,512.29 and 833.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.99, 1,512.29 and 833.87 is: 1,251.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.99 : 1,512.29 = 833.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.99/1,512.29 = 833.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.99x = 1,512.29 × 833.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.99x = 1,261,059.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,059.13/1,007.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.06

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