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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.28, 1,797.74 and 830.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.28, 1,797.74 and 830.82 is: 1,146.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.28 : 1,797.74 = 830.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.28/1,797.74 = 830.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.28x = 1,797.74 × 830.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.28x = 1,493,598.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,598.35/1,302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.91

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