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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.40, 1,492.80 and 833.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.40, 1,492.80 and 833.44 is: 1,149.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.40 : 1,492.80 = 833.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.40/1,492.80 = 833.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.40x = 1,492.80 × 833.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.40x = 1,244,159.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,159.23/1,082.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.44

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