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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.87, 1,518.19 and 930.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.87, 1,518.19 and 930.86 is: 1,395.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.87 : 1,518.19 = 930.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.87/1,518.19 = 930.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.87x = 1,518.19 × 930.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.87x = 1,413,222.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,222.34/1,012.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.27

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