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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,533.53, 2,116.29 and 834.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,533.53, 2,116.29 and 834.90 is: 1,152.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,533.53 : 2,116.29 = 834.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,533.53/2,116.29 = 834.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,533.53x = 2,116.29 × 834.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,533.53x = 1,766,890.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,890.52/1,533.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.18

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