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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.38, 1,517.44 and 930.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.38, 1,517.44 and 930.36 is: 1,394.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.38 : 1,517.44 = 930.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.38/1,517.44 = 930.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.38x = 1,517.44 × 930.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.38x = 1,411,765.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,765.48/1,012.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.50

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