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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.71, 2,113.79 and 833.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.71, 2,113.79 and 833.09 is: 1,149.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.71 : 2,113.79 = 833.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.71/2,113.79 = 833.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.71x = 2,113.79 × 833.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.71x = 1,760,962.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,962.58/1,531.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.67

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