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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.39, 2,343.02 and 830.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.39, 2,343.02 and 830.97 is: 1,246.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.39 : 2,343.02 = 830.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.39/2,343.02 = 830.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.39x = 2,343.02 × 830.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.39x = 1,946,975.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946,975.17/1,561.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.95

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