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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.42, 1,958.92 and 830.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.42, 1,958.92 and 830.15 is: 1,145.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.42 : 1,958.92 = 830.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.42/1,958.92 = 830.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.42x = 1,958.92 × 830.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.42x = 1,626,197.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,197.44/1,419.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.68

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