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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.44, 1,755.38 and 830.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.44, 1,755.38 and 830.18 is: 1,145.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.44 : 1,755.38 = 830.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.44/1,755.38 = 830.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.44x = 1,755.38 × 830.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.44x = 1,457,281.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,281.37/1,272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.27

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