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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.33, 1,728.82 and 833.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.33, 1,728.82 and 833.38 is: 1,150.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.33 : 1,728.82 = 833.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.33/1,728.82 = 833.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.33x = 1,728.82 × 833.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.33x = 1,440,764.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,764.01/1,252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.47

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