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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.83, 1,980.12 and 930.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.83, 1,980.12 and 930.79 is: 1,284.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.83 : 1,980.12 = 930.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.83/1,980.12 = 930.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.83x = 1,980.12 × 930.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.83x = 1,843,075.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,075.89/1,434.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.53

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