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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.55, 1,769.69 and 833.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.55, 1,769.69 and 833.57 is: 1,150.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.55 : 1,769.69 = 833.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.55/1,769.69 = 833.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.55x = 1,769.69 × 833.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.55x = 1,475,160.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,160.49/1,282.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.18

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