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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.94, 1,760.34 and 930.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.94, 1,760.34 and 930.14 is: 1,397.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.94 : 1,760.34 = 930.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.94/1,760.34 = 930.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.94x = 1,760.34 × 930.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.94x = 1,637,362.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,362.65/1,171.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.14

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