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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.06, 2,498.99 and 833.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.06, 2,498.99 and 833.57 is: 1,249.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.06 : 2,498.99 = 833.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.06/2,498.99 = 833.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.06x = 2,498.99 × 833.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.06x = 2,083,083.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,083.09/1,667.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.55

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