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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.50, 1,551.99 and 830.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.50, 1,551.99 and 830.62 is: 1,146.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.50 : 1,551.99 = 830.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.50/1,551.99 = 830.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.50x = 1,551.99 × 830.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.50x = 1,289,106.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,106.17/1,124.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.39

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