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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.98, 2,018.78 and 833.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.98, 2,018.78 and 833.62 is: 1,150.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.98 : 2,018.78 = 833.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.98/2,018.78 = 833.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.98x = 2,018.78 × 833.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.98x = 1,682,895.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,895.38/1,462.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.32

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