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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,494.08, 2,061.92 and 830.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,494.08, 2,061.92 and 830.92 is: 1,146.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,494.08 : 2,061.92 = 830.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,494.08/2,061.92 = 830.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,494.08x = 2,061.92 × 830.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,494.08x = 1,713,290.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,290.57/1,494.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.72

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