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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.16, 2,064.48 and 830.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.16, 2,064.48 and 830.04 is: 1,243.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.16 : 2,064.48 = 830.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.16/2,064.48 = 830.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.16x = 2,064.48 × 830.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.16x = 1,713,600.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,600.98/1,378.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.40

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