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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.98, 1,757.01 and 830.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.98, 1,757.01 and 830.11 is: 1,145.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.98 : 1,757.01 = 830.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.98/1,757.01 = 830.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.98x = 1,757.01 × 830.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.98x = 1,458,511.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,511.57/1,272.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.75

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