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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.09, 1,902.23 and 830.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.09, 1,902.23 and 830.16 is: 1,244.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.09 : 1,902.23 = 830.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.09/1,902.23 = 830.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.09x = 1,902.23 × 830.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.09x = 1,579,155.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,155.26/1,269.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.32

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