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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.33, 1,959.76 and 830.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.33, 1,959.76 and 830.76 is: 1,146.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.33 : 1,959.76 = 830.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.33/1,959.76 = 830.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.33x = 1,959.76 × 830.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.33x = 1,628,090.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,090.22/1,420.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.28

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