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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.11, 1,699.76 and 833.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.11, 1,699.76 and 833.63 is: 1,150.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.11 : 1,699.76 = 833.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.11/1,699.76 = 833.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.11x = 1,699.76 × 833.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.11x = 1,416,962.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,962.43/1,232.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.03

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