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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.83, 1,959.59 and 830.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.83, 1,959.59 and 830.35 is: 1,146.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.83 : 1,959.59 = 830.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.83/1,959.59 = 830.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.83x = 1,959.59 × 830.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.83x = 1,627,150.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,150.08/1,419.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.02

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