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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.49, 2,631.75 and 830.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.49, 2,631.75 and 830.53 is: 1,245.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.49 : 2,631.75 = 830.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.49/2,631.75 = 830.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.49x = 2,631.75 × 830.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.49x = 2,185,747.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,747.33/1,755.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.09

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