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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,941.38, 2,912.06 and 830.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,941.38, 2,912.06 and 830.63 is: 1,245.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,941.38 : 2,912.06 = 830.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,941.38/2,912.06 = 830.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,941.38x = 2,912.06 × 830.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,941.38x = 2,418,853.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,853.75/1,941.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.95

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