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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.57, 1,797.59 and 830.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.57, 1,797.59 and 830.47 is: 1,146.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.57 : 1,797.59 = 830.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.57/1,797.59 = 830.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.57x = 1,797.59 × 830.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.57x = 1,492,844.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,844.57/1,302.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.08

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