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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.91, 2,169.23 and 830.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.91, 2,169.23 and 830.01 is: 1,245.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.91 : 2,169.23 = 830.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.91/2,169.23 = 830.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.91x = 2,169.23 × 830.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.91x = 1,800,478.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,478.44/1,445.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.22

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