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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.10, 1,894.64 and 830.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.10, 1,894.64 and 830.02 is: 1,245.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.10 : 1,894.64 = 830.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.10/1,894.64 = 830.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.10x = 1,894.64 × 830.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.10x = 1,572,589.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,589.09/1,263.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.02

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