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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.87, 1,899.45 and 833.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.87, 1,899.45 and 833.76 is: 1,253.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.87 : 1,899.45 = 833.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.87/1,899.45 = 833.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.87x = 1,899.45 × 833.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.87x = 1,583,685.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,685.43/1,263.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.04

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