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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.24, 1,760.16 and 833.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.24, 1,760.16 and 833.16 is: 1,149.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.24 : 1,760.16 = 833.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.24/1,760.16 = 833.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.24x = 1,760.16 × 833.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.24x = 1,466,494.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,494.91/1,275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.98

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