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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.20, 1,536.78 and 833.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.20, 1,536.78 and 833.56 is: 1,151.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.20 : 1,536.78 = 833.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.20/1,536.78 = 833.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.20x = 1,536.78 × 833.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.20x = 1,280,998.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,998.34/1,112.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.77

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