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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.45, 2,069.28 and 836.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.45, 2,069.28 and 836.33 is: 1,154.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.45 : 2,069.28 = 836.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.45/2,069.28 = 836.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.45x = 2,069.28 × 836.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.45x = 1,730,590.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,590.60/1,499.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.15

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