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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.81, 1,865.84 and 833.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.81, 1,865.84 and 833.78 is: 1,251.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.81 : 1,865.84 = 833.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.81/1,865.84 = 833.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.81x = 1,865.84 × 833.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.81x = 1,555,700.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,700.08/1,242.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.76

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