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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.61, 2,018.47 and 833.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.61, 2,018.47 and 833.20 is: 1,149.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.61 : 2,018.47 = 833.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.61/2,018.47 = 833.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.61x = 2,018.47 × 833.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.61x = 1,681,789.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,789.20/1,462.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.85

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