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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.32, 1,969.76 and 930.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.32, 1,969.76 and 930.77 is: 1,283.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.32 : 1,969.76 = 930.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.32/1,969.76 = 930.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.32x = 1,969.76 × 930.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.32x = 1,833,400.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,400.77/1,428.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.61

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