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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.85, 1,706.87 and 833.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.85, 1,706.87 and 833.49 is: 1,250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.85 : 1,706.87 = 833.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.85/1,706.87 = 833.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.85x = 1,706.87 × 833.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.85x = 1,422,661.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,661.16/1,137.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.31

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