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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.35, 1,399.73 and 930.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.35, 1,399.73 and 930.30 is: 1,282.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.35 : 1,399.73 = 930.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.35/1,399.73 = 930.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.35x = 1,399.73 × 930.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.35x = 1,302,164.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,164.17/1,015.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.48

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