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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.09, 1,437.30 and 930.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.09, 1,437.30 and 930.33 is: 1,284.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.09 : 1,437.30 = 930.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.09/1,437.30 = 930.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.09x = 1,437.30 × 930.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.09x = 1,337,163.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,163.31/1,041.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.39

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