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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.83, 1,804.77 and 833.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.83, 1,804.77 and 833.72 is: 1,248.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.83 : 1,804.77 = 833.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.83/1,804.77 = 833.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.83x = 1,804.77 × 833.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.83x = 1,504,663.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,663.82/1,204.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.86

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