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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.60, 1,389.92 and 930.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.60, 1,389.92 and 930.29 is: 1,283.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.60 : 1,389.92 = 930.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.60/1,389.92 = 930.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.60x = 1,389.92 × 930.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.60x = 1,293,017.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,017.08/1,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.27

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