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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.86, 1,934.49 and 830.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.86, 1,934.49 and 830.16 is: 1,243.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.86 : 1,934.49 = 830.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.86/1,934.49 = 830.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.86x = 1,934.49 × 830.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.86x = 1,605,936.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,936.22/1,291.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.12

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