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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.18, 1,728.57 and 833.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.18, 1,728.57 and 833.28 is: 1,150.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.18 : 1,728.57 = 833.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.18/1,728.57 = 833.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.18x = 1,728.57 × 833.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.18x = 1,440,382.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,382.81/1,252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.30

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