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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.34, 2,631.69 and 830.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.34, 2,631.69 and 830.38 is: 1,244.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.34 : 2,631.69 = 830.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.34/2,631.69 = 830.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.34x = 2,631.69 × 830.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.34x = 2,185,302.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,302.74/1,755.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.95

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