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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.88, 1,898.32 and 833.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.88, 1,898.32 and 833.08 is: 1,248.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.88 : 1,898.32 = 833.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.88/1,898.32 = 833.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.88x = 1,898.32 × 833.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.88x = 1,581,452.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,452.43/1,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.30

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