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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.84, 2,113.96 and 833.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.84, 2,113.96 and 833.22 is: 1,149.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.84 : 2,113.96 = 833.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.84/2,113.96 = 833.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.84x = 2,113.96 × 833.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.84x = 1,761,393.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,393.75/1,531.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.85

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