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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.71, 2,113.74 and 833.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.71, 2,113.74 and 833.08 is: 1,149.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.71 : 2,113.74 = 833.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.71/2,113.74 = 833.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.71x = 2,113.74 × 833.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.71x = 1,760,914.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,914.52/1,531.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.64

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