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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.13, 2,113.56 and 833.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.13, 2,113.56 and 833.22 is: 1,249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.13 : 2,113.56 = 833.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.13/2,113.56 = 833.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.13x = 2,113.56 × 833.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.13x = 1,761,060.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,060.46/1,409.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.75

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