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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.60, 1,958.96 and 830.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.60, 1,958.96 and 830.10 is: 1,145.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.60 : 1,958.96 = 830.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.60/1,958.96 = 830.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.60x = 1,958.96 × 830.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.60x = 1,626,132.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,132.70/1,419.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.49

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