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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.25, 1,740.22 and 930.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.25, 1,740.22 and 930.96 is: 1,397.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.25 : 1,740.22 = 930.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.25/1,740.22 = 930.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.25x = 1,740.22 × 930.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.25x = 1,620,072.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,072.88/1,159.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.52

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