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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.57, 1,498.69 and 833.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.57, 1,498.69 and 833.03 is: 1,150.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.57 : 1,498.69 = 833.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.57/1,498.69 = 833.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.57x = 1,498.69 × 833.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.57x = 1,248,453.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,453.73/1,085.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.04

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