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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.84, 1,467.24 and 830.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.84, 1,467.24 and 830.72 is: 1,147.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.84 : 1,467.24 = 830.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.84/1,467.24 = 830.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.84x = 1,467.24 × 830.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.84x = 1,218,865.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,865.61/1,061.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.88

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