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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.91, 1,739.85 and 930.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.91, 1,739.85 and 930.24 is: 1,395.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.91 : 1,739.85 = 930.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.91/1,739.85 = 930.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.91x = 1,739.85 × 930.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.91x = 1,618,473.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,473.71/1,159.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.35

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