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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.58, 1,963.70 and 833.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.58, 1,963.70 and 833.31 is: 1,150.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.58 : 1,963.70 = 833.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.58/1,963.70 = 833.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.58x = 1,963.70 × 833.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.58x = 1,636,370.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,370.85/1,422.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.28

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