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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.87, 1,963.11 and 833.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.87, 1,963.11 and 833.28 is: 1,149.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.87 : 1,963.11 = 833.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.87/1,963.11 = 833.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.87x = 1,963.11 × 833.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.87x = 1,635,820.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,820.30/1,422.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.66

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