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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.62, 1,719.08 and 930.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.62, 1,719.08 and 930.34 is: 1,283.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.62 : 1,719.08 = 930.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.62/1,719.08 = 930.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.62x = 1,719.08 × 930.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.62x = 1,599,323.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,323.96/1,245.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.96

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