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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,532.27, 2,114.52 and 833.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,532.27, 2,114.52 and 833.65 is: 1,150.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,532.27 : 2,114.52 = 833.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,532.27/2,114.52 = 833.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,532.27x = 2,114.52 × 833.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,532.27x = 1,762,769.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,769.60/1,532.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.43

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