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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.22, 2,341.14 and 830.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.22, 2,341.14 and 830.64 is: 1,245.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.22 : 2,341.14 = 830.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.22/2,341.14 = 830.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.22x = 2,341.14 × 830.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.22x = 1,944,644.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,644.53/1,561.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.59

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