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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,489.96, 2,055.90 and 930.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,489.96, 2,055.90 and 930.52 is: 1,283.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,489.96 : 2,055.90 = 930.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,489.96/2,055.90 = 930.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,489.96x = 2,055.90 × 930.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,489.96x = 1,913,056.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,056.07/1,489.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.96

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