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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.02, 1,796.52 and 930.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.02, 1,796.52 and 930.43 is: 1,281.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.02 : 1,796.52 = 930.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.02/1,796.52 = 930.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.02x = 1,796.52 × 930.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.02x = 1,671,536.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,536.10/1,304.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.83

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