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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.76, 4,756.00 and 830.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.76, 4,756.00 and 830.71 is: 1,246.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.76 : 4,756.00 = 830.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.76/4,756.00 = 830.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.76x = 4,756.00 × 830.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.76x = 3,950,851.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950,851.99/3,170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.03

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