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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.47, 2,483.83 and 833.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.47, 2,483.83 and 833.59 is: 1,250.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.47 : 2,483.83 = 833.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.47/2,483.83 = 833.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.47x = 2,483.83 × 833.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.47x = 2,070,500.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,500.00/1,655.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.70

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