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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.77, 1,959.18 and 830.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.77, 1,959.18 and 830.18 is: 1,145.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.77 : 1,959.18 = 830.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.77/1,959.18 = 830.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.77x = 1,959.18 × 830.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.77x = 1,626,472.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,472.05/1,419.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.59

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