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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.07, 1,906.74 and 833.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.07, 1,906.74 and 833.16 is: 1,248.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.07 : 1,906.74 = 833.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.07/1,906.74 = 833.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.07x = 1,906.74 × 833.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.07x = 1,588,619.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,619.50/1,272.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.85

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