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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.16, 1,728.47 and 833.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.16, 1,728.47 and 833.30 is: 1,149.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.16 : 1,728.47 = 833.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.16/1,728.47 = 833.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.16x = 1,728.47 × 833.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.16x = 1,440,321.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,321.24/1,253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.35

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