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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.10, 1,374.06 and 830.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.10, 1,374.06 and 830.17 is: 1,146.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.10 : 1,374.06 = 830.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.10/1,374.06 = 830.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.10x = 1,374.06 × 830.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.10x = 1,140,706.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,706.83/995.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.33

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