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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.88, 1,660.92 and 833.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.88, 1,660.92 and 833.44 is: 1,249.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.88 : 1,660.92 = 833.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.88/1,660.92 = 833.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.88x = 1,660.92 × 833.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.88x = 1,384,277.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,277.16/1,107.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.48

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