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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.77, 1,929.22 and 1,230.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.77, 1,929.22 and 1,230.41 is: 1,846.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.77 : 1,929.22 = 1,230.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.77/1,929.22 = 1,230.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.77x = 1,929.22 × 1,230.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.77x = 2,373,731.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,731.58/1,285.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.16

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