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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.42, 1,833.45 and 830.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.42, 1,833.45 and 830.90 is: 1,146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.42 : 1,833.45 = 830.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.42/1,833.45 = 830.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.42x = 1,833.45 × 830.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.42x = 1,523,413.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,413.61/1,328.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.79

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