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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.99, 1,557.21 and 930.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.99, 1,557.21 and 930.16 is: 1,285.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.99 : 1,557.21 = 930.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.99/1,557.21 = 930.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.99x = 1,557.21 × 930.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.99x = 1,448,454.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,454.20/1,126.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.24

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