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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.80, 1,891.50 and 930

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.80, 1,891.50 and 930 is: 1,282.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.80 : 1,891.50 = 930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.80/1,891.50 = 930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.80x = 1,891.50 × 930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.80x = 1,759,095
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,095/1,371.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.33

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