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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.02, 1,325.34 and 830.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.02, 1,325.34 and 830.10 is: 1,245.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.02 : 1,325.34 = 830.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.02/1,325.34 = 830.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.02x = 1,325.34 × 830.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.02x = 1,100,164.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,164.73/883.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.91

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