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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275, 1,758.74 and 833.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275, 1,758.74 and 833.10 is: 1,149.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275 : 1,758.74 = 833.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275/1,758.74 = 833.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275x = 1,758.74 × 833.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275x = 1,465,206.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,206.29/1,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.18

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