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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.49, 1,563.58 and 930.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.49, 1,563.58 and 930.48 is: 1,387.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.49 : 1,563.58 = 930.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.49/1,563.58 = 930.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.49x = 1,563.58 × 930.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.49x = 1,454,882.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,882.24/1,048.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.60

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