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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.61, 2,019.83 and 834.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.61, 2,019.83 and 834.23 is: 1,151.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.61 : 2,019.83 = 834.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.61/2,019.83 = 834.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.61x = 2,019.83 × 834.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.61x = 1,685,010.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,010.70/1,463.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.27

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