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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.44, 1,728.66 and 833.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.44, 1,728.66 and 833.41 is: 1,149.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.44 : 1,728.66 = 833.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.44/1,728.66 = 833.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.44x = 1,728.66 × 833.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.44x = 1,440,682.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,682.53/1,253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.38

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