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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.56, 1,873.02 and 833.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.56, 1,873.02 and 833.40 is: 1,149.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.56 : 1,873.02 = 833.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.56/1,873.02 = 833.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.56x = 1,873.02 × 833.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.56x = 1,560,974.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,974.87/1,357.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.84

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