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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.84, 1,426.98 and 930.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.84, 1,426.98 and 930.34 is: 1,282.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.84 : 1,426.98 = 930.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.84/1,426.98 = 930.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.84x = 1,426.98 × 930.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.84x = 1,327,576.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,576.57/1,034.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.88

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