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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.84, 2,499.38 and 833.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.84, 2,499.38 and 833.27 is: 1,250.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.84 : 2,499.38 = 833.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.84/2,499.38 = 833.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.84x = 2,499.38 × 833.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.84x = 2,082,658.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,658.37/1,665.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.22

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