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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.03, 1,247.86 and 795.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.03, 1,247.86 and 795.02 is: 1,190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.03 : 1,247.86 = 795.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.03/1,247.86 = 795.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.03x = 1,247.86 × 795.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.03x = 992,063.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,063.94/833.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.90

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