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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.30, 1,796.22 and 830.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.30, 1,796.22 and 830.52 is: 1,145.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.30 : 1,796.22 = 830.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.30/1,796.22 = 830.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.30x = 1,796.22 × 830.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.30x = 1,491,796.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,796.63/1,302.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.51

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