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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.98, 1,188.92 and 833.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.98, 1,188.92 and 833.40 is: 1,149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.98 : 1,188.92 = 833.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.98/1,188.92 = 833.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.98x = 1,188.92 × 833.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.98x = 990,841.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,841.76/861.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.50

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