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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.89, 1,394.03 and 833.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.89, 1,394.03 and 833.93 is: 1,152.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.89 : 1,394.03 = 833.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.89/1,394.03 = 833.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.89x = 1,394.03 × 833.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.89x = 1,162,529.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,529.01/1,008.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.28

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