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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.57, 1,941.98 and 930.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.57, 1,941.98 and 930.25 is: 1,393.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.57 : 1,941.98 = 930.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.57/1,941.98 = 930.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.57x = 1,941.98 × 930.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.57x = 1,806,524.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,524.67/1,296.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.31

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