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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.44, 1,975.22 and 833.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.44, 1,975.22 and 833.80 is: 1,150.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.44 : 1,975.22 = 833.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.44/1,975.22 = 833.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.44x = 1,975.22 × 833.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.44x = 1,646,938.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,938.44/1,431.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.55

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