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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.54, 2,344.68 and 833.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.54, 2,344.68 and 833.01 is: 1,249.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.54 : 2,344.68 = 833.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.54/2,344.68 = 833.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.54x = 2,344.68 × 833.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.54x = 1,953,141.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,141.89/1,563.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.18

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