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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.80, 1,431.54 and 830.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.80, 1,431.54 and 830.52 is: 1,243.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.80 : 1,431.54 = 830.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.80/1,431.54 = 830.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.80x = 1,431.54 × 830.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.80x = 1,188,922.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,922.60/955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.90

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