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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.34, 1,778 and 930.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.34, 1,778 and 930.46 is: 1,395.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.34 : 1,778 = 930.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.34/1,778 = 930.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.34x = 1,778 × 930.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.34x = 1,654,357.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,357.88/1,185.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.68

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