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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.97, 1,792.38 and 833.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.97, 1,792.38 and 833.03 is: 1,150.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.97 : 1,792.38 = 833.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.97/1,792.38 = 833.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.97x = 1,792.38 × 833.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.97x = 1,493,106.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,106.31/1,297.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.34

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