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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.33, 1,542.06 and 930.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.33, 1,542.06 and 930.49 is: 1,284.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.33 : 1,542.06 = 930.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.33/1,542.06 = 930.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.33x = 1,542.06 × 930.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.33x = 1,434,871.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,871.41/1,117.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.20

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