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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.34, 2,889.51 and 830.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.34, 2,889.51 and 830.49 is: 1,246.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.34 : 2,889.51 = 830.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.34/2,889.51 = 830.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.34x = 2,889.51 × 830.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.34x = 2,399,709.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,709.16/1,925.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.38

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