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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.88, 1,801.31 and 833.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.88, 1,801.31 and 833.39 is: 1,150.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.88 : 1,801.31 = 833.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.88/1,801.31 = 833.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.88x = 1,801.31 × 833.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.88x = 1,501,193.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,193.74/1,304.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.45

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