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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.49, 1,638.87 and 833.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.49, 1,638.87 and 833.31 is: 1,150.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.49 : 1,638.87 = 833.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.49/1,638.87 = 833.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.49x = 1,638.87 × 833.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.49x = 1,365,686.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,686.76/1,187.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.06

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