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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,523.12, 2,284.08 and 830.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,523.12, 2,284.08 and 830.36 is: 1,245.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,523.12 : 2,284.08 = 830.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,523.12/2,284.08 = 830.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,523.12x = 2,284.08 × 830.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,523.12x = 1,896,608.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,608.67/1,523.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.21

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