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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.80, 1,552.43 and 830.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.80, 1,552.43 and 830.94 is: 1,146.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.80 : 1,552.43 = 830.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.80/1,552.43 = 830.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.80x = 1,552.43 × 830.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.80x = 1,289,976.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,976.18/1,124.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.85

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