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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.14, 2,221.83 and 834.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.14, 2,221.83 and 834.30 is: 1,249.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.14 : 2,221.83 = 834.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.14/2,221.83 = 834.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.14x = 2,221.83 × 834.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.14x = 1,853,672.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,672.77/1,483.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.83

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