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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.46, 2,006.85 and 930.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.46, 2,006.85 and 930.39 is: 1,283.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.46 : 2,006.85 = 930.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.46/2,006.85 = 930.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.46x = 2,006.85 × 930.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.46x = 1,867,153.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,153.17/1,454.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.74

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