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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.60, 1,876.68 and 930.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.60, 1,876.68 and 930.40 is: 1,392.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.60 : 1,876.68 = 930.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.60/1,876.68 = 930.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.60x = 1,876.68 × 930.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.60x = 1,746,063.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,063.07/1,253.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.84

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