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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.79, 1,963.46 and 833.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.79, 1,963.46 and 833.34 is: 1,150.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.79 : 1,963.46 = 833.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.79/1,963.46 = 833.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.79x = 1,963.46 × 833.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.79x = 1,636,229.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,229.76/1,422.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.01

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