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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.60, 1,974.90 and 830.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.60, 1,974.90 and 830.60 is: 1,245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.60 : 1,974.90 = 830.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.60/1,974.90 = 830.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.60x = 1,974.90 × 830.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.60x = 1,640,351.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,351.94/1,316.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.90

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