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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.92, 2,169.22 and 830.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.92, 2,169.22 and 830.02 is: 1,245.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.92 : 2,169.22 = 830.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.92/2,169.22 = 830.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.92x = 2,169.22 × 830.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.92x = 1,800,495.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,495.98/1,445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.23

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