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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.12, 1,963.68 and 833.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.12, 1,963.68 and 833.56 is: 1,150.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.12 : 1,963.68 = 833.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.12/1,963.68 = 833.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.12x = 1,963.68 × 833.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.12x = 1,636,845.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,845.10/1,423.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.18

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