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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.41, 1,843.83 and 833.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.41, 1,843.83 and 833.04 is: 1,250.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.41 : 1,843.83 = 833.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.41/1,843.83 = 833.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.41x = 1,843.83 × 833.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.41x = 1,535,984.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,984.14/1,228.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.38

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