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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.77, 1,671.63 and 833.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.77, 1,671.63 and 833.31 is: 1,150.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.77 : 1,671.63 = 833.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.77/1,671.63 = 833.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.77x = 1,671.63 × 833.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.77x = 1,392,986.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,986.00/1,210.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.50

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