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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.52, 1,183.41 and 733.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.52, 1,183.41 and 733.12 is: 1,011.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.52 : 1,183.41 = 733.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.52/1,183.41 = 733.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.52x = 1,183.41 × 733.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.52x = 867,578.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,578.58/857.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.73

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