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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.95, 1,986.35 and 830.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.95, 1,986.35 and 830.66 is: 1,246.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.95 : 1,986.35 = 830.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.95/1,986.35 = 830.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.95x = 1,986.35 × 830.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.95x = 1,649,981.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,981.49/1,323.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.26

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