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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.67, 1,142.11 and 802.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.67, 1,142.11 and 802.51 is: 1,099.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.67 : 1,142.11 = 802.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.67/1,142.11 = 802.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.67x = 1,142.11 × 802.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.67x = 916,550.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,550.68/833.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.42

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