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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830, 1,245 and 374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830, 1,245 and 374 is: 561

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830 : 1,245 = 374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830/1,245 = 374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830x = 1,245 × 374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830x = 465,630
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,630/830
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561

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