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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.05, 2,250.89 and 833.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.05, 2,250.89 and 833.52 is: 1,249.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.05 : 2,250.89 = 833.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.05/2,250.89 = 833.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.05x = 2,250.89 × 833.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.05x = 1,876,157.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,157.67/1,501.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.90

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