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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,694.96, 2,542.68 and 830

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,694.96, 2,542.68 and 830 is: 1,245.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,694.96 : 2,542.68 = 830 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,694.96/2,542.68 = 830/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,694.96x = 2,542.68 × 830
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,694.96x = 2,110,424.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,424.40/1,694.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.12

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