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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.09, 1,694.76 and 833.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.09, 1,694.76 and 833.43 is: 1,151.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.09 : 1,694.76 = 833.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.09/1,694.76 = 833.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.09x = 1,694.76 × 833.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.09x = 1,412,463.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,463.83/1,227.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.07

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