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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.16, 2,002.68 and 830.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.16, 2,002.68 and 830.16 is: 1,145.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.16 : 2,002.68 = 830.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.16/2,002.68 = 830.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.16x = 2,002.68 × 830.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.16x = 1,662,544.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,544.83/1,451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.67

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