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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.85, 1,797.45 and 930.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.85, 1,797.45 and 930.19 is: 1,282.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.85 : 1,797.45 = 930.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.85/1,797.45 = 930.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.85x = 1,797.45 × 930.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.85x = 1,671,970.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,970.02/1,303.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.33

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