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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.93, 1,869.69 and 830.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.93, 1,869.69 and 830.86 is: 1,146.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.93 : 1,869.69 = 830.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.93/1,869.69 = 830.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.93x = 1,869.69 × 830.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.93x = 1,553,450.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,450.63/1,354.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.52

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