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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.52, 1,852.80 and 930.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.52, 1,852.80 and 930.80 is: 1,393.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.52 : 1,852.80 = 930.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.52/1,852.80 = 930.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.52x = 1,852.80 × 930.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.52x = 1,724,586.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,586.24/1,237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.58

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