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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.02, 1,656.82 and 830.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.02, 1,656.82 and 830.84 is: 1,246.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.02 : 1,656.82 = 830.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.02/1,656.82 = 830.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.02x = 1,656.82 × 830.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.02x = 1,376,552.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,552.33/1,104.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.85

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