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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.80, 1,590.24 and 830.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.80, 1,590.24 and 830.96 is: 1,243.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.80 : 1,590.24 = 830.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.80/1,590.24 = 830.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.80x = 1,590.24 × 830.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.80x = 1,321,425.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,425.83/1,062.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.34

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