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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.13, 1,758.88 and 833.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.13, 1,758.88 and 833.02 is: 1,149.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.13 : 1,758.88 = 833.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.13/1,758.88 = 833.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.13x = 1,758.88 × 833.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.13x = 1,465,178.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,178.86/1,275.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.05

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