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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.68, 1,355.74 and 830.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.68, 1,355.74 and 830.40 is: 1,248.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.68 : 1,355.74 = 830.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.68/1,355.74 = 830.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.68x = 1,355.74 × 830.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.68x = 1,125,806.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,806.50/901.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.57

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