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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.20, 1,864.24 and 833.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.20, 1,864.24 and 833.45 is: 1,248.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.20 : 1,864.24 = 833.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.20/1,864.24 = 833.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.20x = 1,864.24 × 833.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.20x = 1,553,746.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,746.66/1,244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.79

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