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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.90, 1,686.15 and 930.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.90, 1,686.15 and 930.06 is: 1,280.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.90 : 1,686.15 = 930.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.90/1,686.15 = 930.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.90x = 1,686.15 × 930.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.90x = 1,568,220.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,220.67/1,224.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.28

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