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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.53, 1,401.92 and 833.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.53, 1,401.92 and 833.01 is: 1,248.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.53 : 1,401.92 = 833.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.53/1,401.92 = 833.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.53x = 1,401.92 × 833.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.53x = 1,167,813.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,813.38/935.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.29

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