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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043, 1,438.02 and 833.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043, 1,438.02 and 833.96 is: 1,149.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043 : 1,438.02 = 833.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043/1,438.02 = 833.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043x = 1,438.02 × 833.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043x = 1,199,251.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,251.16/1,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.81

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