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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.04, 2,121.92 and 830.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.04, 2,121.92 and 830.32 is: 1,245.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.04 : 2,121.92 = 830.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.04/2,121.92 = 830.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.04x = 2,121.92 × 830.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.04x = 1,761,872.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,872.61/1,415.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.10

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