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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.69, 2,290.50 and 833.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.69, 2,290.50 and 833.79 is: 1,250.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.69 : 2,290.50 = 833.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.69/2,290.50 = 833.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.69x = 2,290.50 × 833.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.69x = 1,909,796.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,796.00/1,527.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.12

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