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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.04, 1,789.14 and 830.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.04, 1,789.14 and 830.56 is: 1,146.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.04 : 1,789.14 = 830.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.04/1,789.14 = 830.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.04x = 1,789.14 × 830.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.04x = 1,485,988.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,988.12/1,296.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.56

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