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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,758.01, 2,638.34 and 833.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,758.01, 2,638.34 and 833.84 is: 1,251.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,758.01 : 2,638.34 = 833.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,758.01/2,638.34 = 833.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,758.01x = 2,638.34 × 833.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,758.01x = 2,199,953.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,953.43/1,758.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.39

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