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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.15, 1,801.25 and 833.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.15, 1,801.25 and 833.48 is: 1,150.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.15 : 1,801.25 = 833.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.15/1,801.25 = 833.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.15x = 1,801.25 × 833.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.15x = 1,501,305.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,305.85/1,305.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.29

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