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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.19, 1,607.45 and 833.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.19, 1,607.45 and 833.49 is: 1,149.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.19 : 1,607.45 = 833.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.19/1,607.45 = 833.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.19x = 1,607.45 × 833.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.19x = 1,339,789.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,789.33/1,165.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.85

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