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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.22, 1,968.57 and 930.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.22, 1,968.57 and 930.15 is: 1,282.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.22 : 1,968.57 = 930.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.22/1,968.57 = 930.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.22x = 1,968.57 × 930.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.22x = 1,831,065.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,065.39/1,427.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.96

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