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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.19, 2,632.97 and 830.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.19, 2,632.97 and 830.50 is: 1,245.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.19 : 2,632.97 = 830.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.19/2,632.97 = 830.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.19x = 2,632.97 × 830.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.19x = 2,186,681.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,186,681.59/1,755.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.84

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