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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.82, 1,494.96 and 833.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.82, 1,494.96 and 833.66 is: 1,150.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.82 : 1,494.96 = 833.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.82/1,494.96 = 833.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.82x = 1,494.96 × 833.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.82x = 1,246,283.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,283.36/1,082.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.96

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