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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.44, 2,111.10 and 833.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.44, 2,111.10 and 833.96 is: 1,250.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.44 : 2,111.10 = 833.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.44/2,111.10 = 833.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.44x = 2,111.10 × 833.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.44x = 1,760,572.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,572.96/1,407.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.90

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