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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.30, 2,057.01 and 930.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.30, 2,057.01 and 930.43 is: 1,284.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.30 : 2,057.01 = 930.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.30/2,057.01 = 930.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.30x = 2,057.01 × 930.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.30x = 1,913,908.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,908.65/1,490.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.24

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