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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.66, 1,729.38 and 833.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.66, 1,729.38 and 833.58 is: 1,150.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.66 : 1,729.38 = 833.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.66/1,729.38 = 833.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.66x = 1,729.38 × 833.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.66x = 1,441,576.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,576.58/1,252.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.81

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