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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.48, 2,628.07 and 830.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.48, 2,628.07 and 830.77 is: 1,244.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.48 : 2,628.07 = 830.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.48/2,628.07 = 830.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.48x = 2,628.07 × 830.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.48x = 2,183,321.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,321.71/1,754.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.43

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