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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.08, 1,962.42 and 833

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.08, 1,962.42 and 833 is: 1,149.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.08 : 1,962.42 = 833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.08/1,962.42 = 833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.08x = 1,962.42 × 833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.08x = 1,634,695.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,695.86/1,422.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.51

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