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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.92, 1,627.92 and 830.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.92, 1,627.92 and 830.56 is: 1,245.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.92 : 1,627.92 = 830.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.92/1,627.92 = 830.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.92x = 1,627.92 × 830.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.92x = 1,352,085.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,085.24/1,085.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.11

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