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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.32, 2,111.94 and 830.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.32, 2,111.94 and 830.52 is: 1,245.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.32 : 2,111.94 = 830.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.32/2,111.94 = 830.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.32x = 2,111.94 × 830.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.32x = 1,754,008.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,008.41/1,408.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.46

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