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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.27, 2,019.16 and 833.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.27, 2,019.16 and 833.94 is: 1,150.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.27 : 2,019.16 = 833.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.27/2,019.16 = 833.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.27x = 2,019.16 × 833.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.27x = 1,683,859.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,859.33/1,463.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.75

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