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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.80, 1,893.75 and 833.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.80, 1,893.75 and 833.80 is: 1,247.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.80 : 1,893.75 = 833.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.80/1,893.75 = 833.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.80x = 1,893.75 × 833.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.80x = 1,579,008.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,008.75/1,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.44

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