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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.97, 1,962.47 and 833.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.97, 1,962.47 and 833.00 is: 1,149.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.97 : 1,962.47 = 833.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.97/1,962.47 = 833.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.97x = 1,962.47 × 833.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.97x = 1,634,723.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,723.53/1,421.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.62

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