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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.99, 1,959.62 and 830.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.99, 1,959.62 and 830.56 is: 1,146.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.99 : 1,959.62 = 830.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.99/1,959.62 = 830.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.99x = 1,959.62 × 830.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.99x = 1,627,581.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,581.99/1,419.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.19

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