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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.18, 1,871.94 and 833.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.18, 1,871.94 and 833.44 is: 1,149.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.18 : 1,871.94 = 833.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.18/1,871.94 = 833.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.18x = 1,871.94 × 833.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.18x = 1,560,149.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,149.67/1,357.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.55

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