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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.68, 1,831.43 and 830.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.68, 1,831.43 and 830.05 is: 1,145.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.68 : 1,831.43 = 830.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.68/1,831.43 = 830.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.68x = 1,831.43 × 830.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.68x = 1,520,175.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,175.97/1,326.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.85

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