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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.52, 1,791.17 and 830.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.52, 1,791.17 and 830.54 is: 1,244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.52 : 1,791.17 = 830.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.52/1,791.17 = 830.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.52x = 1,791.17 × 830.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.52x = 1,487,631.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,631.45/1,195.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.34

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