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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.06, 1,435.50 and 830.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.06, 1,435.50 and 830.54 is: 1,146.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.06 : 1,435.50 = 830.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.06/1,435.50 = 830.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.06x = 1,435.50 × 830.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.06x = 1,192,232.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,232.99/1,040.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.32

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