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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.56, 1,535.42 and 833.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.56, 1,535.42 and 833.34 is: 1,149.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.56 : 1,535.42 = 833.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.56/1,535.42 = 833.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.56x = 1,535.42 × 833.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.56x = 1,279,526.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,526.90/1,113.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.04

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