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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.78, 2,096.90 and 930.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.78, 2,096.90 and 930.10 is: 1,283.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.78 : 2,096.90 = 930.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.78/2,096.90 = 930.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.78x = 2,096.90 × 930.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.78x = 1,950,326.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,326.69/1,519.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.30

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