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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.44, 1,868.52 and 830.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.44, 1,868.52 and 830.16 is: 1,145.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.44 : 1,868.52 = 830.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.44/1,868.52 = 830.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.44x = 1,868.52 × 830.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.44x = 1,551,170.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,170.56/1,354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.25

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