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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.04, 1,715.61 and 930.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.04, 1,715.61 and 930.06 is: 1,282.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.04 : 1,715.61 = 930.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.04/1,715.61 = 930.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.04x = 1,715.61 × 930.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.04x = 1,595,620.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,620.24/1,244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.61

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