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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.57, 1,902.99 and 830.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.57, 1,902.99 and 830.66 is: 1,245.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.57 : 1,902.99 = 830.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.57/1,902.99 = 830.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.57x = 1,902.99 × 830.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.57x = 1,580,728.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,728.16/1,269.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.09

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