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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.16, 1,729.68 and 833.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.16, 1,729.68 and 833.64 is: 1,150.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.16 : 1,729.68 = 833.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.16/1,729.68 = 833.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.16x = 1,729.68 × 833.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.16x = 1,441,930.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,930.44/1,253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.64

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