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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.44, 2,003.16 and 830.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.44, 2,003.16 and 830.56 is: 1,146.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.44 : 2,003.16 = 830.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.44/2,003.16 = 830.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.44x = 2,003.16 × 830.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.44x = 1,663,744.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,744.57/1,451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.27

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