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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.67, 1,870.29 and 830.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.67, 1,870.29 and 830.79 is: 1,146.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.67 : 1,870.29 = 830.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.67/1,870.29 = 830.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.67x = 1,870.29 × 830.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.67x = 1,553,818.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,818.23/1,355.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.16

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