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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.06, 1,964.10 and 833.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.06, 1,964.10 and 833.66 is: 1,150.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.06 : 1,964.10 = 833.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.06/1,964.10 = 833.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.06x = 1,964.10 × 833.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.06x = 1,637,391.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,391.61/1,423.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.61

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