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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.30, 1,797.49 and 831.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.30, 1,797.49 and 831.04 is: 1,146.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.30 : 1,797.49 = 831.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.30/1,797.49 = 831.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.30x = 1,797.49 × 831.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.30x = 1,493,792.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,792.75/1,303.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.16

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