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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.32, 1,485.13 and 930.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.32, 1,485.13 and 930.90 is: 1,282.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.32 : 1,485.13 = 930.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.32/1,485.13 = 930.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.32x = 1,485.13 × 930.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.32x = 1,382,507.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,507.52/1,078.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.09

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