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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.52, 1,933.36 and 833.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.52, 1,933.36 and 833.95 is: 1,150.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.52 : 1,933.36 = 833.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.52/1,933.36 = 833.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.52x = 1,933.36 × 833.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.52x = 1,612,331.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,331.93/1,401.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.41

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