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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.23, 2,177.22 and 833.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.23, 2,177.22 and 833.83 is: 1,250.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.23 : 2,177.22 = 833.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.23/2,177.22 = 833.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.23x = 2,177.22 × 833.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.23x = 1,815,429.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,429.04/1,451.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.96

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