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A project on Kickstarter for an iPad stylus raised 1,233% of their goal, raising a total of $326,198 from 7,690 supporters. What was their original goal?
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1,233% of the goal is represented by $326,198.
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document.write( "With G being the original goal, we get the following PROPORTION: 
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document.write( "12.33G = 326,198 ------ Cross-multiplying
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document.write( "Original goal, or 
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document.write( "Considering that fundraisers usually involve \"NICE\" round figures, I'd say that the goal may've been about $26,500. \n" );
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