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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.48, 1,542.22 and 930.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.48, 1,542.22 and 930.59 is: 1,285.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.48 : 1,542.22 = 930.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.48/1,542.22 = 930.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.48x = 1,542.22 × 930.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.48x = 1,435,166.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,166.80/1,116.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.44

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