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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.28, 2,116.92 and 833.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.28, 2,116.92 and 833.84 is: 1,250.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.28 : 2,116.92 = 833.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.28/2,116.92 = 833.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.28x = 2,116.92 × 833.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.28x = 1,765,172.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,172.57/1,411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.76

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