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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.19, 1,663.63 and 833.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.19, 1,663.63 and 833.79 is: 1,150.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.19 : 1,663.63 = 833.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.19/1,663.63 = 833.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.19x = 1,663.63 × 833.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.19x = 1,387,115.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,115.97/1,206.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.00

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