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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.09, 2,631.18 and 830.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.09, 2,631.18 and 830.08 is: 1,245.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.09 : 2,631.18 = 830.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.09/2,631.18 = 830.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.09x = 2,631.18 × 830.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.09x = 2,184,096.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,096.30/1,754.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.15

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