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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.52, 1,964.16 and 833.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.52, 1,964.16 and 833.92 is: 1,150.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.52 : 1,964.16 = 833.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.52/1,964.16 = 833.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.52x = 1,964.16 × 833.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.52x = 1,637,952.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,952.31/1,423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.64

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