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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,496.93, 2,065.79 and 833.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,496.93, 2,065.79 and 833.76 is: 1,150.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,496.93 : 2,065.79 = 833.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,496.93/2,065.79 = 833.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,496.93x = 2,065.79 × 833.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,496.93x = 1,722,375.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,375.15/1,496.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.61

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