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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.98, 2,630.20 and 830.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.98, 2,630.20 and 830.15 is: 1,243.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.98 : 2,630.20 = 830.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.98/2,630.20 = 830.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.98x = 2,630.20 × 830.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.98x = 2,183,460.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,460.53/1,755.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.44

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