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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.07, 2,629.99 and 830.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.07, 2,629.99 and 830.05 is: 1,244.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.07 : 2,629.99 = 830.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.07/2,629.99 = 830.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.07x = 2,629.99 × 830.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.07x = 2,183,023.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,023.20/1,754.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.55

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