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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.03, 1,869.97 and 830.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.03, 1,869.97 and 830.75 is: 1,146.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.03 : 1,869.97 = 830.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.03/1,869.97 = 830.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.03x = 1,869.97 × 830.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.03x = 1,553,477.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,477.58/1,355.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.46

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