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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,496.53, 2,065.17 and 833.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,496.53, 2,065.17 and 833.35 is: 1,150.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,496.53 : 2,065.17 = 833.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,496.53/2,065.17 = 833.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,496.53x = 2,065.17 × 833.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,496.53x = 1,721,009.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,009.42/1,496.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.00

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