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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.52, 1,869 and 830.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.52, 1,869 and 830.72 is: 1,146.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.52 : 1,869 = 830.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.52/1,869 = 830.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.52x = 1,869 × 830.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.52x = 1,552,615.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,615.68/1,354.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.25

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