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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.10, 1,877.43 and 930.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.10, 1,877.43 and 930.90 is: 1,393.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.10 : 1,877.43 = 930.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.10/1,877.43 = 930.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.10x = 1,877.43 × 930.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.10x = 1,747,699.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,699.59/1,254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.59

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