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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.90, 1,591.94 and 830.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.90, 1,591.94 and 830.07 is: 1,244.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.90 : 1,591.94 = 830.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.90/1,591.94 = 830.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.90x = 1,591.94 × 830.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.90x = 1,321,417.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,417.49/1,061.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.40

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