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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.27, 1,963.80 and 833.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.27, 1,963.80 and 833.45 is: 1,149.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.27 : 1,963.80 = 833.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.27/1,963.80 = 833.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.27x = 1,963.80 × 833.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.27x = 1,636,729.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,729.11/1,423.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.98

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