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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.73, 2,065.06 and 830.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.73, 2,065.06 and 830.30 is: 1,244.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.73 : 2,065.06 = 830.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.73/2,065.06 = 830.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.73x = 2,065.06 × 830.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.73x = 1,714,619.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,619.32/1,377.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.52

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