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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.36, 1,769.33 and 833.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.36, 1,769.33 and 833.37 is: 1,250.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.36 : 1,769.33 = 833.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.36/1,769.33 = 833.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.36x = 1,769.33 × 833.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.36x = 1,474,506.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,506.54/1,179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.26

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