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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.92, 2,066.68 and 830.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.92, 2,066.68 and 830.90 is: 1,244.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.92 : 2,066.68 = 830.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.92/2,066.68 = 830.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.92x = 2,066.68 × 830.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.92x = 1,717,204.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,204.41/1,379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.42

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