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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.70, 2,110.23 and 833.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.70, 2,110.23 and 833.22 is: 1,249.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.70 : 2,110.23 = 833.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.70/2,110.23 = 833.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.70x = 2,110.23 × 833.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.70x = 1,758,285.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,285.84/1,406.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.94

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