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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.83, 1,484.97 and 930.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.83, 1,484.97 and 930.03 is: 1,283.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.83 : 1,484.97 = 930.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.83/1,484.97 = 930.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.83x = 1,484.97 × 930.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.83x = 1,381,066.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,066.65/1,075.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.72

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