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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.98, 2,018.34 and 833.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.98, 2,018.34 and 833.34 is: 1,149.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.98 : 2,018.34 = 833.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.98/2,018.34 = 833.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.98x = 2,018.34 × 833.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.98x = 1,681,963.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,963.46/1,462.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.68

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