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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.08, 1,867.68 and 830.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.08, 1,867.68 and 830.32 is: 1,145.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.08 : 1,867.68 = 830.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.08/1,867.68 = 830.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.08x = 1,867.68 × 830.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.08x = 1,550,772.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,772.06/1,354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.26

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