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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.16, 2,629.86 and 830.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.16, 2,629.86 and 830.10 is: 1,244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.16 : 2,629.86 = 830.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.16/2,629.86 = 830.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.16x = 2,629.86 × 830.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.16x = 2,183,046.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,046.79/1,754.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.50

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