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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482.32, 2,045 and 930

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482.32, 2,045 and 930 is: 1,283.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482.32 : 2,045 = 930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482.32/2,045 = 930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482.32x = 2,045 × 930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482.32x = 1,901,850
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,850/1,482.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.02

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