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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.78, 2,172.92 and 833.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.78, 2,172.92 and 833.91 is: 1,249.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.78 : 2,172.92 = 833.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.78/2,172.92 = 833.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.78x = 2,172.92 × 833.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.78x = 1,812,015.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,015.55/1,449.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.86

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