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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.60, 1,662.33 and 833.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.60, 1,662.33 and 833.90 is: 1,252.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.60 : 1,662.33 = 833.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.60/1,662.33 = 833.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.60x = 1,662.33 × 833.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.60x = 1,386,216.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,216.99/1,106.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.68

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