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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.77, 1,667.50 and 830.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.77, 1,667.50 and 830.29 is: 1,146.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.77 : 1,667.50 = 830.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.77/1,667.50 = 830.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.77x = 1,667.50 × 830.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.77x = 1,384,502.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,502.33/1,207.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.33

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