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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.06, 1,906.16 and 833.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.06, 1,906.16 and 833.22 is: 1,247.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.06 : 1,906.16 = 833.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.06/1,906.16 = 833.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.06x = 1,906.16 × 833.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.06x = 1,588,250.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,250.64/1,273.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.59

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