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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.60, 2,475.24 and 830.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.60, 2,475.24 and 830.80 is: 1,245.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.60 : 2,475.24 = 830.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.60/2,475.24 = 830.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.60x = 2,475.24 × 830.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.60x = 2,056,429.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,429.39/1,651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.11

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