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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.09, 2,071.31 and 833.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.09, 2,071.31 and 833.42 is: 1,249.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.09 : 2,071.31 = 833.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.09/2,071.31 = 833.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.09x = 2,071.31 × 833.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.09x = 1,726,271.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,271.18/1,381.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.93

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