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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.21, 1,894.82 and 830.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.21, 1,894.82 and 830.27 is: 1,245.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.21 : 1,894.82 = 830.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.21/1,894.82 = 830.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.21x = 1,894.82 × 830.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.21x = 1,573,198.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,198.58/1,263.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.40

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