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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.20, 2,006.50 and 930.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.20, 2,006.50 and 930.13 is: 1,283.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.20 : 2,006.50 = 930.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.20/2,006.50 = 930.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.20x = 2,006.50 × 930.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.20x = 1,866,305.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,305.85/1,454.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.39

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