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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.10, 1,959.89 and 830.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.10, 1,959.89 and 830.60 is: 1,146.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.10 : 1,959.89 = 830.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.10/1,959.89 = 830.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.10x = 1,959.89 × 830.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.10x = 1,627,884.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,884.63/1,420.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.32

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