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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.43, 1,758.79 and 833.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.43, 1,758.79 and 833.52 is: 1,150.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.43 : 1,758.79 = 833.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.43/1,758.79 = 833.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.43x = 1,758.79 × 833.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.43x = 1,465,986.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,986.64/1,274.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.31

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