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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.55, 2,230.28 and 930.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.55, 2,230.28 and 930.96 is: 1,398.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.55 : 2,230.28 = 930.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.55/2,230.28 = 930.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.55x = 2,230.28 × 930.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.55x = 2,076,296.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,296.81/1,484.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.60

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