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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.51, 1,363.50 and 833.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.51, 1,363.50 and 833.90 is: 1,247.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.51 : 1,363.50 = 833.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.51/1,363.50 = 833.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.51x = 1,363.50 × 833.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.51x = 1,137,022.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,022.65/911.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.41

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