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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.09, 1,759.35 and 833.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.09, 1,759.35 and 833.64 is: 1,150.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.09 : 1,759.35 = 833.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.09/1,759.35 = 833.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.09x = 1,759.35 × 833.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.09x = 1,466,664.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,664.53/1,275.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.24

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