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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,695.87, 2,544.75 and 830.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,695.87, 2,544.75 and 830.25 is: 1,245.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,695.87 : 2,544.75 = 830.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,695.87/2,544.75 = 830.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,695.87x = 2,544.75 × 830.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,695.87x = 2,112,778.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,112,778.69/1,695.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.84

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