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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.96, 1,834.44 and 833.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.96, 1,834.44 and 833.64 is: 1,251.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.96 : 1,834.44 = 833.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.96/1,834.44 = 833.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.96x = 1,834.44 × 833.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.96x = 1,529,262.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,262.56/1,221.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.48

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