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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.71, 2,289.61 and 833.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.71, 2,289.61 and 833.25 is: 1,249.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.71 : 2,289.61 = 833.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.71/2,289.61 = 833.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.71x = 2,289.61 × 833.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.71x = 1,907,809.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,809.73/1,526.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.62

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