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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.24, 1,900.17 and 833.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.24, 1,900.17 and 833.70 is: 1,251.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.24 : 1,900.17 = 833.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.24/1,900.17 = 833.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.24x = 1,900.17 × 833.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.24x = 1,584,171.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,171.73/1,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.08

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