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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.62, 1,983.94 and 833.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.62, 1,983.94 and 833.74 is: 1,250.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.62 : 1,983.94 = 833.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.62/1,983.94 = 833.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.62x = 1,983.94 × 833.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.62x = 1,654,090.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,090.14/1,322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.62

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