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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.33, 1,260.57 and 833.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.33, 1,260.57 and 833.31 is: 1,147.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.33 : 1,260.57 = 833.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.33/1,260.57 = 833.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.33x = 1,260.57 × 833.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.33x = 1,050,445.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,445.59/915.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.61

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