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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.58, 2,304.06 and 833.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.58, 2,304.06 and 833.01 is: 1,249.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.58 : 2,304.06 = 833.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.58/2,304.06 = 833.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.58x = 2,304.06 × 833.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.58x = 1,919,297.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,297.94/1,535.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.88

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