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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.47, 1,766.78 and 833.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.47, 1,766.78 and 833.02 is: 1,249.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.47 : 1,766.78 = 833.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.47/1,766.78 = 833.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.47x = 1,766.78 × 833.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.47x = 1,471,762.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,762.30/1,177.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.94

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