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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.27, 1,708.65 and 833.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.27, 1,708.65 and 833.04 is: 1,245.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.27 : 1,708.65 = 833.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.27/1,708.65 = 833.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.27x = 1,708.65 × 833.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.27x = 1,423,373.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,373.80/1,143.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.00

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