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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.75, 1,449 and 830.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.75, 1,449 and 830.62 is: 1,144.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.75 : 1,449 = 830.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.75/1,449 = 830.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.75x = 1,449 × 830.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.75x = 1,203,568.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,568.38/1,051.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.35

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