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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.19, 1,968.51 and 930.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.19, 1,968.51 and 930.06 is: 1,283.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.19 : 1,968.51 = 930.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.19/1,968.51 = 930.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.19x = 1,968.51 × 930.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.19x = 1,830,832.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,832.41/1,426.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.73

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