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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.56, 1,759.82 and 833.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.56, 1,759.82 and 833.72 is: 1,150.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.56 : 1,759.82 = 833.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.56/1,759.82 = 833.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.56x = 1,759.82 × 833.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.56x = 1,467,199.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,199.21/1,275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.24

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