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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.46, 1,873.73 and 833.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.46, 1,873.73 and 833.58 is: 1,149.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.46 : 1,873.73 = 833.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.46/1,873.73 = 833.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.46x = 1,873.73 × 833.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.46x = 1,561,903.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,903.85/1,358.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.76

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