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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.29, 1,958.87 and 830.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.29, 1,958.87 and 830.15 is: 1,145.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.29 : 1,958.87 = 830.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.29/1,958.87 = 830.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.29x = 1,958.87 × 830.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.29x = 1,626,155.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,155.93/1,419.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.75

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