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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.29, 2,345.72 and 833.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.29, 2,345.72 and 833.67 is: 1,250.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.29 : 2,345.72 = 833.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.29/2,345.72 = 833.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.29x = 2,345.72 × 833.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.29x = 1,955,552.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,552.22/1,564.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.12

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