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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,653.44, 2,477.44 and 830.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,653.44, 2,477.44 and 830.88 is: 1,244.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,653.44 : 2,477.44 = 830.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,653.44/2,477.44 = 830.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,653.44x = 2,477.44 × 830.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,653.44x = 2,058,455.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,455.35/1,653.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.95

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