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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854, 1,278.48 and 833.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854, 1,278.48 and 833.04 is: 1,247.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854 : 1,278.48 = 833.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854/1,278.48 = 833.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854x = 1,278.48 × 833.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854x = 1,065,024.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,024.98/854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.10

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