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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.91, 1,517.02 and 833.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.91, 1,517.02 and 833.40 is: 1,150.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.91 : 1,517.02 = 833.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.91/1,517.02 = 833.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.91x = 1,517.02 × 833.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.91x = 1,264,282.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,282.38/1,098.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.49

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