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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.25, 1,907.51 and 830.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.25, 1,907.51 and 830.25 is: 1,145.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.25 : 1,907.51 = 830.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.25/1,907.51 = 830.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.25x = 1,907.51 × 830.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.25x = 1,583,706.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,706.03/1,382.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.75

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