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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.38, 1,964.07 and 833.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.38, 1,964.07 and 833.79 is: 1,150.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.38 : 1,964.07 = 833.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.38/1,964.07 = 833.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.38x = 1,964.07 × 833.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.38x = 1,637,621.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,621.93/1,423.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.52

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