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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.38, 1,570.62 and 930.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.38, 1,570.62 and 930.01 is: 1,395.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.38 : 1,570.62 = 930.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.38/1,570.62 = 930.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.38x = 1,570.62 × 930.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.38x = 1,460,692.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,692.31/1,046.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.95

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