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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.63, 1,963.17 and 833.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.63, 1,963.17 and 833.49 is: 1,150.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.63 : 1,963.17 = 833.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.63/1,963.17 = 833.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.63x = 1,963.17 × 833.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.63x = 1,636,282.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,282.56/1,422.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.18

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