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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.63, 1,884.82 and 930.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.63, 1,884.82 and 930.39 is: 1,394.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.63 : 1,884.82 = 930.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.63/1,884.82 = 930.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.63x = 1,884.82 × 930.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.63x = 1,753,603.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,603.60/1,257.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.38

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