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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.34, 2,015.42 and 830.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.34, 2,015.42 and 830.97 is: 1,146.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.34 : 2,015.42 = 830.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.34/2,015.42 = 830.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.34x = 2,015.42 × 830.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.34x = 1,674,749.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,749.40/1,460.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.82

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