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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.03, 1,503.92 and 930.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.03, 1,503.92 and 930.73 is: 1,285.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.03 : 1,503.92 = 930.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.03/1,503.92 = 930.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.03x = 1,503.92 × 930.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.03x = 1,399,743.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,743.46/1,089.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.31

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