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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.32, 1,933.98 and 833

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.32, 1,933.98 and 833 is: 1,249.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.32 : 1,933.98 = 833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.32/1,933.98 = 833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.32x = 1,933.98 × 833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.32x = 1,611,005.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,005.34/1,289.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.50

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