Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.28, 1,435.56 and 833
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 953.28, 1,435.56 and 833 is: 1,254.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
953.28 : 1,435.56 = 833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
953.28/1,435.56 = 833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
953.28x = 1,435.56 × 833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
953.28x = 1,195,821.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,195,821.48/953.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,254.43
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