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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245, 1,863.72 and 830.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245, 1,863.72 and 830.82 is: 1,243.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245 : 1,863.72 = 830.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245/1,863.72 = 830.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245x = 1,863.72 × 830.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245x = 1,548,415.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,415.85/1,245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.71

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