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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.39, 2,029.33 and 833.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.39, 2,029.33 and 833.58 is: 1,249.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.39 : 2,029.33 = 833.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.39/2,029.33 = 833.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.39x = 2,029.33 × 833.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.39x = 1,691,609.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,609.94/1,353.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.91

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