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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.85, 1,930.80 and 739.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.85, 1,930.80 and 739.10 is: 1,109.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.85 : 1,930.80 = 739.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.85/1,930.80 = 739.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.85x = 1,930.80 × 739.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.85x = 1,427,054.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,054.28/1,285.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.81

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