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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.56, 1,906.70 and 833.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.56, 1,906.70 and 833.33 is: 1,248.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.56 : 1,906.70 = 833.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.56/1,906.70 = 833.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.56x = 1,906.70 × 833.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.56x = 1,588,910.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,910.91/1,272.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.60

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