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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.34, 1,759.52 and 833.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.34, 1,759.52 and 833.50 is: 1,149.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.34 : 1,759.52 = 833.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.34/1,759.52 = 833.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.34x = 1,759.52 × 833.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.34x = 1,466,564.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,564.20/1,275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.94

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