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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.71, 1,933.54 and 930.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.71, 1,933.54 and 930.15 is: 1,283.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.71 : 1,933.54 = 930.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.71/1,933.54 = 930.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.71x = 1,933.54 × 930.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.71x = 1,798,479.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,479.91/1,401.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.07

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