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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.45, 1,964.49 and 833.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.45, 1,964.49 and 833.86 is: 1,150.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.45 : 1,964.49 = 833.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.45/1,964.49 = 833.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.45x = 1,964.49 × 833.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.45x = 1,638,099.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,099.81/1,423.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.80

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