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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.47, 1,797.60 and 830.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.47, 1,797.60 and 830.57 is: 1,146.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.47 : 1,797.60 = 830.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.47/1,797.60 = 830.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.47x = 1,797.60 × 830.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.47x = 1,493,023.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,023.64/1,302.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.31

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