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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.36, 1,534.61 and 833.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.36, 1,534.61 and 833.11 is: 1,149.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.36 : 1,534.61 = 833.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.36/1,534.61 = 833.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.36x = 1,534.61 × 833.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.36x = 1,278,497.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,497.18/1,112.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.36

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