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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.99, 1,908.88 and 833.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.99, 1,908.88 and 833.22 is: 1,250.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.99 : 1,908.88 = 833.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.99/1,908.88 = 833.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.99x = 1,908.88 × 833.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.99x = 1,590,514.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,514.91/1,271.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.41

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