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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.47, 1,793.10 and 833.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.47, 1,793.10 and 833.53 is: 1,151.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.47 : 1,793.10 = 833.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.47/1,793.10 = 833.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.47x = 1,793.10 × 833.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.47x = 1,494,602.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,602.64/1,298.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.05

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