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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.47, 1,788.93 and 830.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.47, 1,788.93 and 830.53 is: 1,146.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.47 : 1,788.93 = 830.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.47/1,788.93 = 830.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.47x = 1,788.93 × 830.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.47x = 1,485,760.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,760.03/1,295.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.89

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