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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.76, 2,082.06 and 833.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.76, 2,082.06 and 833.09 is: 1,249.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.76 : 2,082.06 = 833.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.76/2,082.06 = 833.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.76x = 2,082.06 × 833.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.76x = 1,734,532.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,532.96/1,387.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.88

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