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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.50, 1,873.70 and 833.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.50, 1,873.70 and 833.97 is: 1,151.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.50 : 1,873.70 = 833.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.50/1,873.70 = 833.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.50x = 1,873.70 × 833.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.50x = 1,562,609.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,609.59/1,357.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.09

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