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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.19, 2,006.84 and 833.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.19, 2,006.84 and 833.31 is: 1,150.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.19 : 2,006.84 = 833.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.19/2,006.84 = 833.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.19x = 2,006.84 × 833.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.19x = 1,672,315.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,315.67/1,454.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.00

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