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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.60, 1,581.72 and 930

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.60, 1,581.72 and 930 is: 1,388.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.60 : 1,581.72 = 930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.60/1,581.72 = 930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.60x = 1,581.72 × 930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.60x = 1,470,999.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,999.60/1,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.26

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