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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.41, 1,868.55 and 830.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.41, 1,868.55 and 830.60 is: 1,246.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.41 : 1,868.55 = 830.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.41/1,868.55 = 830.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.41x = 1,868.55 × 830.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.41x = 1,552,017.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,017.63/1,245.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.19

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