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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.45, 1,545.80 and 930.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.45, 1,545.80 and 930.06 is: 1,400.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.45 : 1,545.80 = 930.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.45/1,545.80 = 930.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.45x = 1,545.80 × 930.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.45x = 1,437,682.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,682.10/1,026.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.64

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