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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.18, 1,771.86 and 930.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.18, 1,771.86 and 930.62 is: 1,284.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.18 : 1,771.86 = 930.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.18/1,771.86 = 930.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.18x = 1,771.86 × 930.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.18x = 1,648,928.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,928.35/1,284.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.03

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