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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094, 1,505.40 and 830.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094, 1,505.40 and 830.96 is: 1,143.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094 : 1,505.40 = 830.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094/1,505.40 = 830.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094x = 1,505.40 × 830.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094x = 1,250,927.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,927.18/1,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.44

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