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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.58, 1,963.20 and 833.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.58, 1,963.20 and 833.14 is: 1,149.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.58 : 1,963.20 = 833.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.58/1,963.20 = 833.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.58x = 1,963.20 × 833.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.58x = 1,635,620.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,620.45/1,422.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.76

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