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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.90, 1,805.70 and 930.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.90, 1,805.70 and 930.20 is: 1,396.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.90 : 1,805.70 = 930.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.90/1,805.70 = 930.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.90x = 1,805.70 × 930.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.90x = 1,679,662.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,662.14/1,202.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.34

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