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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.12, 1,797.12 and 830.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.12, 1,797.12 and 830.40 is: 1,146.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.12 : 1,797.12 = 830.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.12/1,797.12 = 830.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.12x = 1,797.12 × 830.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.12x = 1,492,328.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,328.45/1,302.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.08

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